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QB Michael Penix Jr., ATL (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Faust
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Faust
MVP
Jordan Schultz
There’s a bona fide Heisman candidate in Seattle.
His name, Michael Penix Jr. His game, filthy! His receivers, elite. The Huskies have a squad.
Accurate and poised with a remarkable feel for the position: No. 9 is at the focal point of it all on Montlake!
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
His knees make him risky, but he can really play.
heckmanm
Footballguy
As an Indiana fan, I’m happy for him but sad he never stayed healthy at IU
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Big fan. Would love to somehow see if the Vikings can keep him in Purple.
Caleb getting most of the love and talk, but I see a good fit in Minnesota.
As a fellow lefty… I’m also biased toward left-handed QBs.
Caleb getting most of the love and talk, but I see a good fit in Minnesota.
As a fellow lefty… I’m also biased toward left-handed QBs.
Faust
MVP
Field Yates
A day later and still in awe of Michael Penix
These throws were just ridiculous
PFF College
Michael Penix Jr was on another level in the Sugar Bowl
@UW_Football
I've heard countless people say that his medical evaluation will be the biggest factor in where he goes.
But this is the by far the lowest opinion I've seen anyone have on him and I do NOT agree. I can see some stuff, mainly medical, pushing him into round 2 but can't see him falling farther then that, this seems like a bad take to me but Tice is solid so I'll relay it.
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Nate Tice
@Nate_Tice
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Dec 28, 2023
I personally view Penix as a 3rd round prospect.Love the aggression that he plays with, but have hesitations about his anticipation, footwork and repeatable accuracy. That's before getting into age, medicals, etc.
But this is the by far the lowest opinion I've seen anyone have on him and I do NOT agree. I can see some stuff, mainly medical, pushing him into round 2 but can't see him falling farther then that, this seems like a bad take to me but Tice is solid so I'll relay it.
https://twitter.com/Nate_Tice
Nate Tice
@Nate_Tice
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Dec 28, 2023
I personally view Penix as a 3rd round prospect.Love the aggression that he plays with, but have hesitations about his anticipation, footwork and repeatable accuracy. That's before getting into age, medicals, etc.
zamboni
Footballguy
Sounds like Penix envy.Field Yates
A day later and still in awe of Michael Penix
These throws were just ridiculous
Your one-liners are way underrated.Sounds like Penix envy.Field Yates
A day later and still in awe of Michael Penix
These throws were just ridiculous
jm192
Footballguy
Yeah. He was throwing it way down field and putting it where only his guy could get it or right in stride. In a game of college stars, I came away the most impressed with him.
Rome Odunz had a nice game and so did AD Mitchell. But my goodness at the Penix highlights that night.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I mean.....I'm an Oregon fan, but I have nothing but admiration and respect for Penix. I watched him tear up the Oregon defense 3 times, once in person. I know there's a knock on the Pac 12 defenses and some of that is earned, but there ARE some teams that can play a little defense and Oregon is one of them. Ask Liberty. Or Colorado. Or Utah.
But man, that guy was parking the football anywhere he wanted, dotting his WRs left and right. These aren't check-down, high percentage throws either. He is something to behold and I sure do hope he's as advertised at the next level. Arm strength and accuracy like his with an ability to throw on the run and extend plays is exactly what teams are looking for in the NFL.
If I'm the Vikings, I'm doing whatever I can to get this kid to Minnesota to play with Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson. Penix and his three 'sons'. Man, would that be something!
But man, that guy was parking the football anywhere he wanted, dotting his WRs left and right. These aren't check-down, high percentage throws either. He is something to behold and I sure do hope he's as advertised at the next level. Arm strength and accuracy like his with an ability to throw on the run and extend plays is exactly what teams are looking for in the NFL.
If I'm the Vikings, I'm doing whatever I can to get this kid to Minnesota to play with Jefferson, Addison and Hockenson. Penix and his three 'sons'. Man, would that be something!
Tanner9919
Footballguy
he's going to be bellichick's toy for the next 10 years.
he's not going past #2 pick, might go #1 when someone gives a bounty for the pick.
he's not going past #2 pick, might go #1 when someone gives a bounty for the pick.
Are you being serious? Ahead of Caleb and Drake? Not to mention J Daniels.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
um, no. He's not going top 8. He throws a nice deep ball. And he is doing it behind a great OL that is giving him all day to do it. He has forever back there. It won't be that way in the NFL. There's a slim chance he goes at 10 if ATL stays put and the other 3 QBs are gone.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
His name makes me slightly uncomfortable. Is that the plural? 
His name makes me slightly uncomfortable. Is that the plural?
Michael is a pretty common name. Not sure why you aren’t comfortable.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Mike Penix > Mike HuntHis name makes me slightly uncomfortable. Is that the plural?
Michael is a pretty common name. Not sure why you aren’t comfortable.
Max Power
Footballguy
I'd be surprised to see him picked in the first 3 rounds.
He suffered season ending injuries in 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021. He will also be 24 before camp opens.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
are you talking about in redraft?
Max Power
Footballguy
NFL draft
Soulfly3
Footballguy
there's absolutely no way you watch football and would be suprised at him going in the first 3 rounds.
he's an absolute LOCK for 1st round, likely in the top 15 and even top 10. Hell, top 5-6 wouldnt shock me.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Lombardi: "He's exceptional"
Baldinger: "You can't throw it better than he did. Perfect fit for Sean Payton"
Cowherd: "You don't draft for a fear of the floor. You draft for ceiling... You've got to draft Penix high."
Matt Leinart: "Michael Penix Jr. Making a case to be the top pick in the draft? As pure a thrower I’ve ever seen."
Michael Irvin: "Late round 1st? Are you joking? Are you joking? He's flying up the draft boards. The ball leaves his hand like it did Vick"
Round 3.
c'mon man... I get not loving him. Heck, I think Caleb is gonna bust, but I still know you have to take him mega high based off talent.
Baldinger: "You can't throw it better than he did. Perfect fit for Sean Payton"
Cowherd: "You don't draft for a fear of the floor. You draft for ceiling... You've got to draft Penix high."
Matt Leinart: "Michael Penix Jr. Making a case to be the top pick in the draft? As pure a thrower I’ve ever seen."
Michael Irvin: "Late round 1st? Are you joking? Are you joking? He's flying up the draft boards. The ball leaves his hand like it did Vick"
Round 3.
c'mon man... I get not loving him. Heck, I think Caleb is gonna bust, but I still know you have to take him mega high based off talent.
Max Power
Footballguy
I think the medical evaluation will complicate things. NFL teams get real critical of that aspect. Not being able to finish 4 of his 6 seasons is a red flag.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Listen I get it... But he finished this season in perfetc health. Teams are DESPERATE for a qb. and this kid has mega talent. he's a top 15 lock, imo. by draft time, a top 10 lock
Max Power
Footballguy
I disagree, but we'll find out.
jm192
Footballguy
It won't complicate it that much. NFL teams know about it already. It's not like a running back where previous knee injuries make you damaged goods. He showed good mobility in the Sugar bowl. He finished this season healthy.
I can appreciate the sentiment "maybe he falls out of the 1st round." Falling out of the 1st 3 seems almost impossible. He's 1st round in most mocks. 2nd round in a few I've seen.
I don't think the age knocks him down to a 4th round grade. Again, maybe 2nd. But I think 24 is young enough. A lot of guys are playing until 38 or longer. You've got a young man that can make all of the throws and can still get 12-14 years out of him.
I'll be surprised if he's not a 1st rounder. I'll be SHOCKED if he's not drafted in the 1st 3 rounds.
firstseason1988
Footballguy
He will be a very good pro QB, lots of poise, really strong arm and downfield accuracy.
ffmail4me
Footballguy
The "S" and "X" key are very close on a keyboard. I understand the uncomfortableness with his name completely.His name makes me slightly uncomfortable. Is that the plural?
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
He’s a little stiff though.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Penix will last longest if he's drafted by a team with blue uniforms.He’s a little stiff though.
jm192
Footballguy
Don't be so hard on him.He’s a little stiff though.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
And we thought the Heinicke endorsement opportunities were obvious.Don't be so hard on him.He’s a little stiff though.
If I’m that dude’s agent, I’m on the phone with Trojan, Durex, Viagra, etc. right now immediately.
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jm192
Footballguy
I can see the commercials nowAnd we thought the Heinicke endorsement opportunities were obvious.Don't be so hard on him.He’s a little stiff though.
If I’m that dude’s agent, I’m on the phone with Trojan, Durex, Viagra, etc. right now immediately.
"Don't leave your QB or your Penix unprotected."
Pietaster2
Footballguy
Way better than the other QB in the draft class people are saying will go first, who puts his financial interests over the interests of the teams he plays for, sits out bowls, paints his nails, and is too soft to do pressers after losses. Give me a true gamer like Penix who wills his college team to wins over top ranked teams because he pours his heart and soul into the sport over Caleb any day. Those throws against Texas in the playoff game were elite and he put on a performance for the ages. He already has more bowl wins and playoff appearances/wins than Caleb (with much lesser supporting talent) and deserves to be the top QB selected in the 2024 draft class.
Let other real life NFL teams and fantasy dynasty teams waste their pick on Caleb’s fool’s gold and laugh when Penix falls to you.
Let other real life NFL teams and fantasy dynasty teams waste their pick on Caleb’s fool’s gold and laugh when Penix falls to you.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
You'll have to show me the Caleb WIlliams quote/comment about financial interests. Or wanting to have ownership in a team. Most of the things I saw were insinuations and guesswork by an instagram account trying to get hits. Nothing was attributed to Caleb (or his dad). just made up BS.
Rookiefever
Footballguy
Yea he’s been hurt and he’s older but with the qb landscape there’s no way he makes it to second rd. Btw. These one liners will never get old.
I really think they go for a vet. Maybe Russ, or Fields if he's available?
