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With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes
1 day, 4 hours ago

With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, …

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Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants
5 days, 8 hours ago

Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants

Associated Press  

New York Giants at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2. Falcons player to watch QB Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start after the Falcons benched 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins. Series notes The Falcons have won three straight in the series.. New York’s most recent win over the Falcons was a …

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Rookie Michael Penix Jr. to sit again in Falcons’ final preseason game against the Jaguars
4 months ago

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. to sit again in Falcons’ final preseason game against the Jaguars

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has played in one preseason game for the Atlanta Falcons. The decision to give Penix limited playing time has raised plenty of eyebrows, especially since starter Kirk Cousins isn’t playing at all in the preseason as he returns from an Achilles tendon injury. “You’ve seen the amount of reps that Michael’s …

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Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. “So it was good to see our guys get a win in front of the home fans.” In addition to Penix’s first game, it …

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank defends Michael Penix Jr. pick: We’re ‘independent thinkers’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons owner Arthur Blank defends Michael Penix Jr. pick: We’re ‘independent thinkers’

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After more than five decades in business, 81-year-old Arthur Blank thinks a lot about all sorts of succession plans, particularly the one his Atlanta Falcons most recently botched. “We have seen that movie where we didn’t have a franchise quarterback, and we didn’t want to repeat that again,” Blank said Tuesday after visiting Atlanta’s training camp …

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Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp. Coach Raheem Morris said Monday he can’t ask for Cousins to do more in the minicamp because “he’s done almost everything” in the organized team activities. “I was planning on basically getting my first …

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Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he’s ready to make it work for the Falcons
7 months, 1 week ago

Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he’s ready to make it work for the Falcons

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Kirk Cousins shrugged off any hard feelings Tuesday over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room. That dynamic has always been there and will always be there.” Even though he’s yet to play a game for the Falcons, Cousins …

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Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is ‘super blessed’ to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is ‘super blessed’ to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. insists he’ll have no difficulty adjusting to his role as the backup to new Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. I’m super blessed to be able to be right here in this position with a veteran in front of me, just learning from him and going about my business each and every day …

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NFL execs on Falcons’ process after doubling up at QB in NFL Draft: ‘No adult supervision’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL execs on Falcons’ process after doubling up at QB in NFL Draft: ‘No adult supervision’

New York Times  

The biggest surprise of the 2024 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. Less than two months after the team signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in free agency, the move to draft a quarterback so early in the draft bewildered team leaders in an anonymous survey of current and former …

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Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. We’re very excited about that quarterback room.” New coach Raheem Morris said the Falcons wanted to draft Penix this year because they don’t plan …

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Five quarterbacks selected in first 10 picks of NFL Draft, most in top 10 in common era
8 months ago

Five quarterbacks selected in first 10 picks of NFL Draft, most in top 10 in common era

New York Times  

Quarterbacks were flying off the board at a record-breaking pace early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, as five were taken within the first 10 picks. The Falcons’ first choice of the draft puzzled many, as the team recently signed NFL veteran and former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to a deal that is worth $180 million over …

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Kirk Cousins concerned Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t help team this season
8 months ago

Kirk Cousins concerned Falcons’ decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. doesn’t help team this season

New York Times  

The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising selection taking former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. When Cousins signed with the team this offseason, the Falcons told him they would be drafting a quarterback in the later rounds of this draft. Part of the reason Atlanta selected Penix is that it believes it won’t have a top pick in …

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Michael Penix shows off athleticism at pro day with impressive 40-yard dash, vertical jump
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Penix shows off athleticism at pro day with impressive 40-yard dash, vertical jump

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — Michael Penix Jr. used his pro day to demonstrate the athleticism that wasn’t always on display during his two seasons carving up defenses at Washington. “I’m just ready to see where I’m going so I can help a team win football games,” Penix said. …

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Senior Bowl features well-traveled QBs, other top prospects
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Senior Bowl features well-traveled QBs, other top prospects

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Led by Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon’s Bo Nix, all seven have spent this week leading up to Saturday’s Senior Bowl working on their next landing spot. LSU Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye are widely regarded as …

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Senior Bowl storylines to watch: Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr.? Which juniors will impress?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Senior Bowl storylines to watch: Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr.? Which juniors will impress?

New York Times  

Evaluators traveling to Mobile, Ala., for Senior Bowl week know to be prepared. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Mock Draft: 2 rounds, 64 picks and 4 QBs in the top 20 On offense, Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson is one of my highest-graded players at this year’s event. A pair of FCS running backs who are projected Day 3 draft picks and …

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Washington’s Michael Penix era is over. But Huskies built something to last, even as change looms
11 months, 1 week ago

Washington’s Michael Penix era is over. But Huskies built something to last, even as change looms

New York Times  

Reported by Christopher Kamrani, Bruce Feldman and Sam Khan Jr. An in-house hype video nearly forecast the future. “I could never see him just pushing 40 kids out of the program,” said Washington general manager Courtney Morgan, who oversees the Huskies’ player personnel. Morgan said “it was a battle” to keep several players, including Jalen McMillan, who led Washington in …

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Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t complete the final chapter in his storybook season Monday night. I’m super blessed.” Washington was obliterated by Michigan for 174 yards rushing and 229 total yards in the first quarter as the Huskies fell behind 14-3. Washington coach Kalen DeBoer …

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Michigan stymies Michael Penix Jr., Washington to claim first national championship since 1997 season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan stymies Michael Penix Jr., Washington to claim first national championship since 1997 season

New York Times  

By Lauren Merola, Max Olson, Austin Meek, Jim Trotter and Nicole Auerbach It’s been 26 years, but finally, no one has it better than Michigan. The win marked Michigan’s first national title since 1997 and the completion of a long-anticipated return to the top of college football under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan running back Blake Corum finished with 134 …

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Ranking the top 25 NFL Draft prospects in Michigan-Washington title showdown
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranking the top 25 NFL Draft prospects in Michigan-Washington title showdown

New York Times  

For evaluation purposes, a prospect’s body of work and traits matter more than one game. He tracks the deep ball like Ken Griffey Jr. patrolling center field, making him a perfect fit for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies’ passing offense. The Pac-12 didn’t have a defense that ranked top 50 in pass defense, so Michigan — which has …

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Mueller: How Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy compare as NFL prospects ahead of CFP final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mueller: How Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy compare as NFL prospects ahead of CFP final

New York Times  

The only thing missing from Monday’s matchup for college football supremacy is the pristine Rose Bowl venue. Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy are both so talented, and yet, they could not be more different. Skill sets Tale of the tape: Penix vs. McCarthy Name Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy School Washington Michigan Year 6th-yr sr. Jr. Age …

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No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 2 Washington for CFP title caps season of realignment, transfers and Harbaugh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 2 Washington for CFP title caps season of realignment, transfers and Harbaugh

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Michigan vs. Washington is just about the perfect way to end the 2023 college football season, a matchup of unbeatens that hits all the major themes and storylines of the past five months from conference realignment to the transfer portal — with Jim Harbaugh …

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Strength vs. strength for CFP title: Michigan’s stingy pass D faces Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Strength vs. strength for CFP title: Michigan’s stingy pass D faces Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Washington is a contrast in styles and a matchup of strength versus strength when Michael Penix Jr. faces the Wolverines’ defense. Huard, who played quarterback at Washington, said Michigan’s defense will test Penix and Huskies offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb as problem-solvers. “So from a stress …

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Michael Penix Jr.’s portal path to Washington and what it says for the Huskies’ QB future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Penix Jr.’s portal path to Washington and what it says for the Huskies’ QB future

New York Times  

When Michael Penix Jr. entered the transfer portal in December 2021, how many schools contacted him? It wasn’t matching what Coach DeBoer runs.” Penix remembers it felt “awkward” to get recruited like a high schooler all over again. I definitely feel like I’ve been doing that here.” GO DEEPER Coaching confidential: Opposing coaches' thoughts on Michigan-Washington Jake Haener represents one …

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Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Penix passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns, and the Huskies held off Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night to advance to the College Football Playoff title game, earning both the sixth-year quarterback with two surgically repaired knees and the beleaguered Pac-12 a …

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