Michael Penix Jr. hasn't been bad in his first full season as a starting quarterback, but he's certainly fallen short of expectations. Despite boasting an impressive arsenal of weapons, the second-year signal-caller has failed to generate any sort of consistency since replacing Kirk Cousins as the QB1.
The Atlanta Falcons controversially selected Penix eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft just a month after signing Cousins to a four-year $180 million free agent contract. Since replacing the veteran as the starter late last season, flashes have been there, but not as frequently as some fans hoped.