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The Atlanta Falcons made two of the most-surprising quarterback moves in the NFL in 2024. First, they signed the then-35 year old Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year deal despite his coming off a major knee injury. Then, they used the eighth overall pick in the draft on Washington star Michael Penix.
The pairing didn't work out well and Cousins is now suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he is expected to start - but his real job will be helping to coach up this year's No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.
Cousins may be well past his prime playing days, but his experience is a valuable tool that the Raiders should take advantage of. Here's what Penix told The Athletic about what he learned from Cousins in Atlanta.
Penix has not fully recovered yet from his ACL tear yet, but he is participating in 7-on-7 drills and competing with former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for the right to start for the Falcons this year. While he has made some progress since his first action at this level, Penix still needs some work in a few areas.
Last season, Penix passed for 1,982 yards nine touchdowns and three interceptions over nine games before going down against the Carolina Panthers. His big-play ability is what got him drafted eighth overall, but he needs to improve his accuracy to beat out Tagovailoa for the starting job.
Penix will look to separate himself as the team begins its third round of OTAs this week in Flowery Branch.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Penix says Cousins will help Raiders' Mendoza
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The pairing didn't work out well and Cousins is now suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he is expected to start - but his real job will be helping to coach up this year's No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.
Cousins may be well past his prime playing days, but his experience is a valuable tool that the Raiders should take advantage of. Here's what Penix told The Athletic about what he learned from Cousins in Atlanta.
Penix has not fully recovered yet from his ACL tear yet, but he is participating in 7-on-7 drills and competing with former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa for the right to start for the Falcons this year. While he has made some progress since his first action at this level, Penix still needs some work in a few areas.
Last season, Penix passed for 1,982 yards nine touchdowns and three interceptions over nine games before going down against the Carolina Panthers. His big-play ability is what got him drafted eighth overall, but he needs to improve his accuracy to beat out Tagovailoa for the starting job.
Penix will look to separate himself as the team begins its third round of OTAs this week in Flowery Branch.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Penix says Cousins will help Raiders' Mendoza
Continue reading...
