I talk about why Michael Penix getting drafted by Atlanta made zero sense. Hope you guys enjoy but if you're an Atlanta Falcons fan, maybe not.



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Besides, Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million deal in bolting from the Minnesota Vikings, is 35, while coming off a torn Achilles tendon. If Cousins returns to previous form, the Falcons won’t have to rush Penix’s development. On the other hand, if Cousins fails to recover as planned, the Falcons suddenly have a rather attractive insurance policy.

Regardless, the Falcons have assured themselves of a succession plan at quarterback.

The other part of this surprise, though, is wrapped in the order.

The Falcons’ brain trust had their pick on the three and they chose Penix, considered the best deep thrower in the draft. Clearly, there’s a beauty-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder element in play. If you paid attention to the draft experts, most had Penix rated as the fifth or sixth quarterback prospect…with McCarthy, coming off the national championship experience, rising up the charts.