The Atlanta Falcons have taken a rumored but still surprising road with the No. 8 pick, selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix as their long-term answer at the most vital position on the roster. It’s a pick that will undoubtedly be divisive for this fanbase and analysts alike.
The appeal with Penix is not difficult to understand for this team, given how the Falcons are built out and who is coaching them. As I wrote when these rumors really got going back in early April, Penix has a terrific arm, thrives in the pocket, and generally makes very good decisions, all things offensive coordinator Zac Robinson covets after working with Matthew Stafford and now working with Kirk Cousins.