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Eva Geitheim

INSANE: Falcons coach outlines one key area where michael penix jr is developing as qb1 | Vintage Vibes

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Falcons are handing the keys to second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. this season. The Falcons replaced Kirk Cousins with Penix late during the 2024 season, and are now having the 2024 No. 8 pick fully take over as the team's starter for his second season.

With that, Penix has had a full offseason to prepare and take on that starting quarterback role. Falcons coach Raheem Morris shared that one key way he is growing into that role as the starter and leader of the team is finding his voice and to have full confidence that he can lead the team to wins.

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