Yeah, that really paints a dramatic picture of the shift in Atlanta. Kirk Cousins came in with a hefty contract and high expectations, but the combination of his injury, mediocre performance (especially with those 16 picks and that 88.6 QB rating), and the Falcons using their No. 8 pick on Michael Penix Jr. makes it clear they’re eyeing the future.
Cameron Wolfe saying “the Michael Penix era has started” feels like a definitive statement — not just a QB competition but a transition plan. It’s wild considering Cousins hasn’t played a down for Atlanta yet, but clearly the Falcons are hedging.
You think they start Penix Week 1, or ride it out with Cousins until things go south?
