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Everyone Had The Same Reaction After Falcons Drafted Michael Penix Jr.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 01: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Washington Huskies warms up prior to a game against the Oregon Ducks during the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium on December 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Falcons have a track record of taking skill-position players in the first round of the NFL Draft.

They took Kyle Pitts in 2021, Drake London in 2022, and Bijan Robinson in 2023.

As the Falcons headed into the 2024 draft, fans were torn about what the team would do.

They had several team needs, as they could have targeted a defensive back or an offensive or defensive lineman.

While these might have been logical thoughts heading into the draft, the Falcons decided to go differently.

They shocked the world by taking Michael Penix Jr. with this selection, which indicates how chaotic draft night can be.

This pick was confirmed by a photo on the Falcons’ Twitter page, which highlighted Penix’s time as a Washington Husky and welcomed him to his new roster.

Whenever a surprising pick is made, fans turn to Twitter and express their thoughts, either negatively or positively.

While there have been a few positive comments about this pick, as evidenced by the tweets above, most of the fanbase is unhappy.

In their eyes, this pick could have been used in many different ways, and Penix was the last player to cross their mind heading into the draft.

A big reason for fan frustration is Kirk Cousins’ massive contract.

Cousins was signed to a four-year deal, which indicates that the team is committed to the position for a few years.

The Falcons didn’t see it that way, making it interesting to see their plans with the Penix/Cousins split moving forward.

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