Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said they graded first-round OL Graham Barton as a center but also thinks he has the versatility to play guard and tackle. “We had him [as a] center, but he can play guard,” Licht said, via BucsWire.
One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
The Falcons' decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick was one of the biggest headlines of the the 2024 NFL Draft because the team also made one of the splashiest moves in free agency.
The Atlanta Falcons appeared to address their quarterback needs when they signed veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins in the offseason. That signing signaled that the Falcons had stepped up dramatically at the QB1 position and they could focus on other areas in the NFL Draft.
Teams got much better about not reaching during the 2024 NFL Draft, which was evident in Round 1. There weren’t very many egregious reaches — and the ones that were came at important positions such as quarterback and wide receiver.
The Falcons outsmarted themselves by taking a quarterback with the eighth overall pick in the draft, just six weeks after making a nine-figure financial commitment to Kirk Cousins.
The Atlanta Falcons surprised many with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft, opting for Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. This choice raised eyebrows, not only for its timing but also due to its implications for the team’s quarterback situation.
While Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shouldn't worry about losing his starting role anytime soon, these four players' seats are starting to heat up.
The dumbest picks in round one of the NFL Draft. — I don’t need to go into this much. Penix Jr. is solid although top-10 is way too high but for the Falcons to take him after paying Kirk Cousins — that makes no sense.
The Atlanta Falcons selected their potential quarterback of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, taking Washington standout Michael Penix Jr at eighth overall.
Even though they've committed to him for the next four years, the Falcons didn't consult their new franchise quarterback before picking Penix.
Kyle Pitts was among those stunned when the club controversially made Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
It doesn’t matter where you look, every single sports show today is leading off with the Falcons’ mind-boggling decision to take Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall despite just handing Kirk Cousins $180 million less than two months ago.
The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
The world is laughing at the Atlanta Falcons, and it’s not just fans. Members of the media and even NFL GMs are taking their turn to get in on the fun.
The Falcons made Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after they signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.
The Falcons are once again the butt of the jokes following the first round of the draft after selecting Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall not even two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a stunning move in the NFL Draft on Thursday, and it’s a move that reportedly has left Kirk Cousins shocked.
The Falcons shocked the world tonight when they drafted Michael Penix. After a ton of speculation about whether Atlanta would take a defender or trade back and acquire more picks, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris take a quarterback in their first draft together.
When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell read Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s name off the Atlanta Falcons’ draft card, lots of jaws hit the floor.
The pick was not just surprising because many mock drafts didn’t have this prospect going in the top 10, but also because of who the Falcons already have at that position.
The Atlanta Falcons solved their problem at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, and general manager Terry Fontenot is thrilled to have him aboard.
The players have spoken and they’ve already released the winners for several categories, including the NBA’s most overrated player. But for one unnamed star, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is his favorite for the most savage of reasons.
Adam Schefter reports that per the NFL, the league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week.
When The Athletic asked anonymous NBA players to name their favorite athletes outside of the league, most of the answers were rather unsurprising, with WNBA No.
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