For as inconsistent as Michael Penix Jr. looked in his inaugural season as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, he still managed to silence any questions about his suitability as the Falcons' long-term answer at QB. However, his third ACL tear since college has only seen questions surface surrounding his durability.
The injury woes are a true concern, but Penix is superior to the alternative. Two picks after the Dirty Birds selected Penix during the 2024 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings traded up to select Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, who despite being younger, has been just as injury prone and arguably far worse.