The Atlanta Falcons picked up tight end Kyle Pitts' fifth-year option on Monday. The fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft will stay with Atlanta through at least 2025.
The Falcons shocked the entire NFL world when they drafted Michael Penix with their top pick. Most fans aren’t in love with the selection, but it isn’t about Michael Penix and has more to do with Atlanta’s process, primarily giving Kirk Cousins a $180 million free agent contract less than two months before taking Penix.
It was never a question of if, but rather when the Falcons would pick up Kyle Pitts’ fifth-year option, and Field Yates is reporting that it just happened.
The Falcons did the unthinkable with their first-round selection last Thursday, taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. The decision to pick the former Washington quarterback that highly was far from a surprise.
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While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position).
The Atlanta Falcons made a bold move in the NFL draft by taking Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. The move was somewhat puzzling…
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The Falcons shocked the world when they selected Michael Penix Jr. in Thursday’s first round. Less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal with $100 million in guarantees, Atlanta took his successor before he has even taken a snap.
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot.
The #1 story coming out of the NFL Draft is the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. right after handing Kirk Cousins $180 million. Whether they like it or not, it is going to be a cloud hanging over the entire organization for several years, something Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot will have to answer endless questions about.
The Atlanta Falcons signed MidAmerica Nazarene defensive back Anthony Sao to become an undrafted free agent.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway.
The former Falcon joined CBS Sports as an NFL analyst last season.
With the NFL Draft in the rearview, the Falcons are the talk of the town, headlined by their head-scratching decision to take Michael Penix with the 8th overall pick.
Few teams are going to have worse draft grades than the Atlanta Falcons. Arthur Smith became infamous due to his questionable personnel choices, and first-year head coach Raheem Morris might have outdone him.
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