The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft ended up being as chaotic as many predicted it might be.
There were several trades and unexpected selections, making for an entertaining evening for NFL fans.
One of the most shocking picks of the night came from the Atlanta Falcons, who took Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick.
This selection was immediately met with questions, both by Falcons fans and by other fans across the league.
These questions mainly stemmed from the fact that the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract extension earlier in the offseason.
Even though this was a surprising pick, because of Penix’s pre-draft profile, there is optimism that he’ll succeed in the league, despite the odd landing spot.
Mike Golic immediately reacted to this pick, which was shared on Twitter by the GoJo and Golic Show.
“I think Michael Penix Jr. will end up being the best QB in this draft,” Golic said.
“I think Michael Penix Jr will end up being the best QB in this draft.”@golic loves the Atlanta Falcons’ pick at 8th overall pic.twitter.com/NMhIw4v23I
— GoJo and Golic (@GoJoandGolic) April 26, 2024
Golic believes that Penix possesses the proper tools to be the best quarterback in this draft class down the stretch.
He might not get an opportunity to start in his first or second NFL season, but when he gets the chance, Golic believes he could run with it.
Teams around the league are recognizing what the Kansas City Chiefs did with Patrick Mahomes, and what the Green Bay Packers did with Jordan Love.
Both of those teams drafted a quarterback in the first round, allowing them to grow and develop under a veteran, and when it was time for them to take over the starting role, they did so with ease.
Will that be the case for Penix and the Falcons?
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