Matt Ryan has high praise for Michael Penix Jr

Matt Ryan explains why Falcons made the right decision benching Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons are beginning a new era on Sunday, as rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his first NFL start on Sunday vs. the New York Giants. Atlanta is benching veteran Kirk Cousins with the NFC South in the balance,
Matt Ryan has high praise for Michael Penix Jr. after his first start
For the first time since Matt Ryan was under center for the Falcons, Atlanta might have finally found their next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
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Matt Calkins: Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
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With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was 'Great' Mentor to Michael Penix Jr. Before First Start
Despite his benching, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins strongly supported rookie passer Michael Penix Jr. in Sunday's win over the New York Giants.
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Don’t forget, Falcons pushed Matt Ryan out pursuing Deshaun Watson
Before we begin the Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta, it seemed the perfect time to remind Falcons fans that Arthur Blank ...
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Falcons great Matt Ryan makes feelings known on Kirk Cousins being benched in favour of Michael Penix Jr
On Sunday morning, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who now works for CBS, was asked about his feelings on the quarterback change. Ryan said that from what he has seen, Cousins ...
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Kyle Pitts has four-word response to Falcons benching Kirk Cousins
“I just work here,” Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts said in response to Atlanta’s latest quarterback change. The immensely ...
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Matt Ryan Thinks Falcons Should Consider In-Game Switch to Michael Penix Jr.
Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is now open to the idea. In a 17-13 loss on Sunday, Cousins completed 24 of 39 passes for 245 yards, with no touchdowns and four interceptions. Those ...
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Matt Ryan thinks Falcons could bench Kirk Cousins in Week 14
However, if things go awry for a fourth consecutive week and the Falcons fall to 6-7, I’m not sure any case can be made to continue starting Kirk Cousins, and Matt Ryan agrees. “I just don’t ...
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Ex-Falcons QB Desmond Ridder expected to start vs. Atlanta
Raiders QB Desmond Ridder is expected to start tonight vs. the Falcons, per sources. Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is listed as ...
Drake London Enters Falcons Record Books and It's Only the Beginning
Wide receiver Drake London has already set Atlanta Falcons records, and that's before taking a snap with first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr.