Penix: I had 'good conversation' with Cousins

Key Facts

• Penix, who led the Washington Huskies to the national championship game last season, said that Cousins reached out to him and that the two quarterbacks had a "very good conversation," although he did not disclose specifics about what they spoke about.
• Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday that when a team sees a quarterback it believes in, it cannot pass up the opportunity and that that was the mindset with taking Penix at No. 8 when Atlanta still had plenty of other needs to fill for 2024, including bolstering an anemic pass rush.
• Penix said he's comfortable sitting and learning behind Cousins initially, but he added that he feels as if he was the best quarterback in the draft and will be ready to step in when needed.
• And for me, I know that I'm going to be a great leader, not just on but off the field as well.

Click To Read Full Article