The Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall selection to the surprise of many including host Aaron Freeman.

Atlanta Falcons surprise everyone picking Michael Penix as QB of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft

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The Atlanta Falcons have received a lot of criticism for drafting quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Host Aaron Freeman is joined by guest Matt Waldman (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) to explain why it was a good move.

Why the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix was actually a good move

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Some question Atlanta Falcons new rookie quarterback Michael Penix's fit in their new-look offense under play-caller Zac Robinson. Host Aaron Freeman is joined by one such skeptic in today's guest Derrik Klassen (Bleacher Report) to explain why he doesn't love Penix's fit in the Sean McVay-derivative offense expected to be employed by Robinson.

How will Michael Penix fit in the Atlanta Falcons new offense?

Now that the shock has worn off from the Atlanta Falcons' selection of quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, will they live to regret it?

Will the Atlanta Falcons regret drafting Michael Penix?

The Atlanta Falcons' surprise selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft looks a little different after a week of thinking it over according to host Aaron Freeman and his guest Damian Parson (Locked On NFL Draft).

Atlanta Falcons surprise everyone picking Michael Penix as QB of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft

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