Going into the draft, the defensive tackle and edge positions were atop the list of roster needs for the Atlanta Falcons. After doubling down on defensive players with their Day 2 selections, the Falcons have managed to address both positions with one day left to spare. Washington EDGE Bralen Trice is the newest rookie to join the Falcons, following former Huskies teammate … [Read more...] about PFF grades Falcons’ selection of EDGE Bralen Trice in Round 3
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Steve Wyche: Falcons tried to trade back into first round for EDGE Laiatu Latu
Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The team clearly wanted to land one of the draft’s top defenders, but missed their chance. The Michael Penix selection yesterday came with significant risks, which I think are well understood at this point. One of those risks was that selecting Penix would make it more difficult for the Falcons to land high-end defensive talent, and … [Read more...] about Steve Wyche: Falcons tried to trade back into first round for EDGE Laiatu Latu
Falcons fans voice their opinion on Michael Penix Jr. after Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft
John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images They are not happy. After months of anticipation and speculation, the Atlanta Falcons have at last revealed their hand in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In a move that has caught many off guard, the Falcons have opted for quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. from Washington as their first selection of the weekend. This … [Read more...] about Falcons fans voice their opinion on Michael Penix Jr. after Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft
Best available players on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Falcons shocked the NFL by drafting Michael Penix Jr. at 8, making the decisions with their three Day 2 picks all the more important. Here are the best players available heading into the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons made the shocking decision to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth … [Read more...] about Best available players on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft
How QB Michael Penix Jr. Fits with the Atlanta Falcons
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Let’s look at why Penix was the quarterback Atlanta targeted and what he’ll bring to the franchise The Falcons made the first major surprise of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix with the No. 8 overall pick. Penix was one of the main characters of the 2023 college football season, … [Read more...] about How QB Michael Penix Jr. Fits with the Atlanta Falcons