Bleacher Report’s 2024 NFL Re-Draft further vindicates Falcons controversial draft pick

Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport did an interesting experiment we enjoy this time of year, where he went through all 32 picks from the 2024 NFL draft and re-drafted them based on their performance in their rookie season. Through the experiment, nine players jumped up ten or more spots, and 18 saw their spots drop, with eight players falling out of the first round entirely.

Five teams were better off with the players they originally drafted, one of which was the Atlanta Falcons and their then-controversial decision to select Washington QB Michael Penix, Jr. In a certain light, this could be further vindication that the Falcons made the right decision despite the naturally divisive nature of…