QB Michael Penix Jr., ATL (2 Viewers)

[TheDirtyWord]

Falcons OC Zac Robinson said Michael Penix Jr. “opens up a different avenue within the offense.”
This is in the context of stretching the field a little more than the Falcons did in 2024, something they struggled to do at times with Kirk Cousins under center. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall also adds “The coaching staff won’t ask Penix to curtail his aggressiveness. In fact, it’s the trait they are most excited about.” A more balanced offensive approach could raise all ships in Atlanta — and it’s something that might be necessary for them as they try to stave off regression with almost no new players added to the room

Oh yes, pour this directly into my eyeholes

My advice on Penix...be careful.

Falcons are a desperate organization IMO and NEED Penix to be successful for people to keep their jobs. That's alot to foist on a young QB who wasn't a 'no doubter' talent coming out of school.

His upside to me is safe floor and in the Purdy mode. He doesn't run, so he better be a great passer.

Yeah, but unlike Purdy who came onto the field with absolutely no expectations even on a legitimate SB contender, Penix is almost being hailed as 'savior' like here.

I'm not looking at Penix with rose colored glasses. I see a possible great NFL QB, but for fantasy, his lack of running ability will cap his ceiling. Thus the reason why I give his best case scenario as a safe floor. He has the potential to score top 10 in fantasy, but he better be a hell of a passer and Atlanta better protect him in the pocket.

Yep...I get it. I'm just seeing it thru Falcon fan colored glasses. Which are far from roses.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Falcons OC Zac Robinson said Michael Penix Jr. “opens up a different avenue within the offense.”
This is in the context of stretching the field a little more than the Falcons did in 2024, something they struggled to do at times with Kirk Cousins under center. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall also adds “The coaching staff won’t ask Penix to curtail his aggressiveness. In fact, it’s the trait they are most excited about.” A more balanced offensive approach could raise all ships in Atlanta — and it’s something that might be necessary for them as they try to stave off regression with almost no new players added to the room

Oh yes, pour this directly into my eyeholes

My advice on Penix...be careful.

Falcons are a desperate organization IMO and NEED Penix to be successful for people to keep their jobs. That's alot to foist on a young QB who wasn't a 'no doubter' talent coming out of school.

Well he’s my QB2 in a 12-team SF start-up, so I’m being as careful as one can in that situation. I suppose I can look both ways before crossing the street, and avoid walking under any ladders?

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Falcons OC Zac Robinson said Michael Penix Jr. “opens up a different avenue within the offense.”
This is in the context of stretching the field a little more than the Falcons did in 2024, something they struggled to do at times with Kirk Cousins under center. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall also adds “The coaching staff won’t ask Penix to curtail his aggressiveness. In fact, it’s the trait they are most excited about.” A more balanced offensive approach could raise all ships in Atlanta — and it’s something that might be necessary for them as they try to stave off regression with almost no new players added to the room

Oh yes, pour this directly into my eyeholes

My advice on Penix...be careful.

Falcons are a desperate organization IMO and NEED Penix to be successful for people to keep their jobs. That's alot to foist on a young QB who wasn't a 'no doubter' talent coming out of school.

Well he’s my QB2 in a 12-team SF start-up, so I’m being as careful as one can in that situation. I suppose I can look both ways before crossing the street, and avoid walking under any ladders?

I also see FF thru SFLEX glasses too.

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

I was faced with taking Penix, the last upside QB on the board, or punting QB2 and going WR or RB there.

I decided to take a chance on an upside Penix, as I didn’t want to roll out Geno Smith or Sam Darnold like I do in my other leagues.

Fingers crossed he hits.

 

[Big Nate]

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

I was faced with taking Penix, the last upside QB on the board, or punting QB2 and going WR or RB there.

I decided to take a chance on an upside Penix, as I didn’t want to roll out Geno Smith or Sam Darnold like I do in my other leagues.

Fingers crossed he hits.

I'm a fan of Penix - I like his attitude and work ethic. Seems a fair number of people dislike him and I'm not sure why. He's done nothing to deserve it yet. Some people still hating the fact he was drafted so high - but why is that his fault? Seems like a good move now that Cousins didn't work out (at least last year).

His ADP seems reasonable too - somewhere around QB20.

I'm cheering this guy on. I've been trying to trade for him in one of my SF leagues with no luck so far.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

I was faced with taking Penix, the last upside QB on the board, or punting QB2 and going WR or RB there.

I decided to take a chance on an upside Penix, as I didn’t want to roll out Geno Smith or Sam Darnold like I do in my other leagues.

Fingers crossed he hits.

I'm a fan of Penix - I like his attitude and work ethic. Seems a fair number of people dislike him and I'm not sure why. He's done nothing to deserve it yet. Some people still hating the fact he was drafted so high - but why is that his fault? Seems like a good move now that Cousins didn't work out (at least last year).

His ADP seems reasonable too - somewhere around QB20.

I'm cheering this guy on. I've been trying to trade for him in one of my SF leagues with no luck so far.

That’s right about where I got him - QB18 at pick 5.04 (52 overall)

Took him over Cam Ward (who I really like) and Bryce Young (who I really don’t like)

 

[JohnnyU]

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

I was faced with taking Penix, the last upside QB on the board, or punting QB2 and going WR or RB there.

I decided to take a chance on an upside Penix, as I didn’t want to roll out Geno Smith or Sam Darnold like I do in my other leagues.

Fingers crossed he hits.

I'm a fan of Penix - I like his attitude and work ethic. Seems a fair number of people dislike him and I'm not sure why. He's done nothing to deserve it yet. Some people still hating the fact he was drafted so high - but why is that his fault? Seems like a good move now that Cousins didn't work out (at least last year).

His ADP seems reasonable too - somewhere around QB20.

I'm cheering this guy on. I've been trying to trade for him in one of my SF leagues with no luck so far.

That’s right about where I got him - QB18 at pick 5.04 (52 overall)

Took him over Cam Ward (who I really like) and Bryce Young (who I really don’t like)

In a 14 team 1qb league, in the off-season I transformed my QB room from Purdy and Carr to Purdy, Penix, and Milroe.

 

[efactor]

In 1-QB leagues nothing to worry about.

I was faced with taking Penix, the last upside QB on the board, or punting QB2 and going WR or RB there.

I decided to take a chance on an upside Penix, as I didn’t want to roll out Geno Smith or Sam Darnold like I do in my other leagues.

Fingers crossed he hits.

I'm a fan of Penix - I like his attitude and work ethic. Seems a fair number of people dislike him and I'm not sure why. He's done nothing to deserve it yet. Some people still hating the fact he was drafted so high - but why is that his fault? Seems like a good move now that Cousins didn't work out (at least last year).

His ADP seems reasonable too - somewhere around QB20.

I'm cheering this guy on. I've been trying to trade for him in one of my SF leagues with no luck so far.

Big fan as well. Great arm and a very good WR #1 to target. I know he's not much of a runner, but think he can be a Mahomes, 300 yard rushing type guy once he adjusts more to the NFL game and takes off when it's open.

Just traded for him in a 16 team, salary cap dynasty. HIs contract is cheap forever so had to pay more than I wanted but I needed a young QB and can use the money in other places.

 

[Faust]

Nick Penticoff
Michael Penix Jr. throws such a nice ball.

https://x.com/nickpenticoff/status/1953106010232467585?s=61

 

[Faust]

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. involved in practice fight vs. Titans

 

[Bri]

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. involved in practice fight vs. Titans

They said he had his worst practice after this point.
When asked if it affected him, he said nah he's from Tampa

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. involved in practice fight vs. Titans

They said he had his worst practice after this point.
When asked if it affected him, he said nah he's from Tampa

This is the only part of that I cared about:

After completing a long pass

 

[Bri]

I'm not sure drafting Penix and Ward with the last two picks is a bad drafting plan.

I can't do it in a league filled with guys that'll definitely scoop up QBs and sit on them all year just so I don't have one but otherwise...

Penix is talented and in a really good spot. It's like they built a team for Ridder, had some issues, worked em out and now Penix turn. He's got a top WR and back, good line, Pitts is annoying for not reaching immense potential but he's good.

I've kinda been on this kick lately- why is everyone so certain all of last year's rookie QBs are so much better than him for FF? Penix doesn't look like a chump to me at all

 

[Bri]

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. involved in practice fight vs. Titans

They said he had his worst practice after this point.
When asked if it affected him, he said nah he's from Tampa

This is the only part of that I cared about:

After completing a long pass

Why? Is there some stigma the kid can't chuck it?

 

[Bri]

Even scrolling here, plenty of young hopeful positive comments.
I think drafting him -as your starter- in the last round could be a thing

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Why? Is there some stigma the kid can't chuck it?

No, it’s his greatest attribute, so I’m happy to see his arm is fine.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I think drafting him -as your starter- in the last round could be a thing

I took him in the 5th as my SF QB2 in a start-up.

Missed Goff by 1 pick the round before.

 

[Bri]

Why? Is there some stigma the kid can't chuck it?

No, it’s his greatest attribute, so I’m happy to see his arm is fine.

If he can hit a couple, Bijan will have a day and then Penix day is probably pretty easy after.

I think this is the Ravens draw in dirt type basic plan every game. Whenever I see Lamar hit a couple, it's essentially over. You can't NOT be all geared up to stop he and Henry running and if you're gonna back up they will run all day.

It's a different world with a top back

 

[Scoresman]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

 

[ffmail4me]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

He's not dicking around he wants to keep Cousins on the bench.

 

[JoeJoe88]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

That’s nuts!

 

[TheDirtyWord]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

First the Falcons had Michael Vick. Now they have Michael...

 

[nittanylion]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

That’s nuts!

Ballsy, for sure.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Is anyone considering taking him late this year? I like the idea of holding off on QB unless one of the big 3/4 falls, and targeting a Dak or Stroud late. Should Penix be considered too?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

That’s nuts!

Ballsy, for sure.

Clearly someone cocked up that headline.

 

[nittanylion]

It was bound to happen. Maybe an auto-correct?

He's not dicking around he wants to keep Cousins on the bench.

Cocked and loaded.

 

[Faust]

How Good Is Michael Penix Jr. Actually?

 

[Soulfly3]

Love FBG "rate my team" having him as the #28 ranked QB.

 

[Grahamburn]

Love FBG "rate my team" having him as the #28 ranked QB.

He has 3 starts, went 1-2, had 3 TDs to 3 INTs, and had a 58% completion rate. Where should they have him?

 

[rockaction]

Love FBG "rate my team" having him as the #28 ranked QB.

He has 3 starts, went 1-2, had 3 TDs to 3 INTs, and had a 58% completion rate. Where should they have him?

You know what's weird? Everybody was anointing this guy in the press all summer and I've been wondering what on earth he had done to deserve it. I know he almost won the game against Washington and they were slobberknocking him in the announcer's booth, but I had no idea why they were or why his name was written in for the year in pen—and I still don't know why. I also know the football heads hated Cousins because he was making an offense that depends on play-action and motion go from the gun, which nuked the play-action part of it, but how does that make Penix' performance one to fawn over?

He might be great. I don't even try with quarterbacks. But he didn't have great numbers and there were some ugly, ugly throws. He'll have had all offseason. Now we find out.