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  1. Apr 30, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons were responsible for the surprise of the 2024 NFL Draft, using the No. 8 overall pick on quarterback Michael Penix Jr.The move has since been almost universally questioned and critiqued, and for good reason: Why, if the Falcons truly anticipated such a premium investment at the position, did they just pay $180 million for the top free agent quarterback, Kirk Cousins, a mere ...

  2. Dec 29, 2023 · Penix had a spectacular debut season for the Huskies in 2022, leading the nation in passing and helping turn a 4-8 team into an 11-2 squad that finished No. 8.

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  4. May 2, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons made one of the most shocking draft picks in NFL history when they selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180-million contract just weeks before.

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  5. May 11, 2024 · INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Michael Penix #QB08 of the Washington Huskies speaks to the media ... [+] during the 2024 NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis ...

  6. May 10, 2024 · Some reasonably consistent play from Cousins, and Atlanta should be in the postseason. Meanwhile, Penix has a rare opportunity in the NFL: the chance to grow at a measured pace, unhurried by a ...

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  7. Dec 26, 2023 · Back-to-back years now, in Sarkisian’s two postseason appearances at Texas, he has matched up against the program where he began his head coaching career. Last year, Penix went 32-of-54 passing ...

  8. Won the Offensive Most Valuable Player Award at the team's postseason awards banquet. Started all 13 games in 2022, competing 362-of-554 pass attempts (65.3 percent) for 4,641 yards, 31...