One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
You can’t make this kind of stuff up. The Falcons continue to raise the bar. After an offseason where most people thought the organization was on the right track with Raheem Morris and Kirk Cousins in the fold, they get right back to being the butt of the NFL’s jokes.
The Falcons' decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick was one of the biggest headlines of the the 2024 NFL Draft because the team also made one of the splashiest moves in free agency.
Raheem Morris said Kirk Cousins will not have to "look over his shoulder" as the starting QB in the wake of the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.
No one outside the Falcons' draft room saw them spending the No. 8 pick on a quarterback. The choice of University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix surprised both Penix and his new mentor, Kirk Cousins.
The world is laughing at the Atlanta Falcons, and it’s not just fans. Members of the media and even NFL GMs are taking their turn to get in on the fun.
In what may have been the most stunning Falcons draft selection of my lifetime, and that’s saying something, the Falcons decided to take Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons didn’t make their team better last night. With holes all over the defense, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris decided to find Kirk Cousins’ successor before he even took a snap in Atlanta.
The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and the rumor mill is flowing, especially surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and their 8th overall pick. Much of the weekend and the next few days will be filled with a lot of smoke.
The NFL Draft is nearly here, and the Falcons have the opportunity to bring in a class that can propel them from postseason contenders to a legitimate Super Bowl threat.
The NFL Draft is Thursday, and the rumor fill is flowing at full speed with the Falcons being a focal point. Not only is the club under the league’s microscope for their role in allegedly tampering with Kirk Cousins, but there’s been a lot of speculation about who the Falcons will select with their top pick.
You thought we were done with the Bill Belichick saga? Think again Falcons fans. ESPN recently dropped a bombshell of a story detailing behind the scenes of Atlanta’s head coaching search with Belichick.
During the Falcons head coaching search, the selling points of Atlanta to candidates were clear. Terry Fontenot had accumulated many talents on the offensive side of the ball.
The Falcons came into the offseason with the need to fill the most important roles in the NFL. Yes, they had to hire a head coach and subsequent offensive coordinator, the latter of which could be argued to be more important, but Atlanta also had to find a quarterback along with filling several other premium positions.
It’s that time of the year! Strength of schedule in the NFL, and the Falcons are once again set to have an extremely easy schedule. By way of win totals from Vegas oddsmakers, Raheem Morris is projected to have the easiest schedule in the league this upcoming season, followed by the Chargers, Bears, Jets, and Saints.
Jourdan Rodrigue joined Bleav in Falcons to discuss what Morris meant to the Rams and what Atlanta can expect from their new head coach and coordinators.
The Falcons turned a lot of heads when they made Kyle Pitts the highest-drafted tight end in league history. With an aging Matt Ryan and a new regime led by Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith, many thought it was the perfect time to invest in a quarterback.
The Atlanta Falcons had their first team meeting of the 2024 season. Raheem Morris addressed the team for the first time and gave a motivational message about his plan on day one.
Much was made when the Atlanta Falcons decided to bring back former defensive coordinator and interim head coach, Raheem Morris, in favor of coaching GOAT, Bill Belichick.
The New Orleans Saints' biggest rival are the Atlanta Falcons. No one should be debating that. It is a fact, and the fans of both teams would happily agree on that concept.
While some may view his critique as harsh, Morris has a point.
New Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has filled out his coaching staff, which includes assistant head coach/defense Jerry Gray. The 61-year-old joined
A franchise icon has weighed in on the Falcons' decision to hire Raheem Morris as their next head coach.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently spoke with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about why Blank hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as the club's next head coach over living legend Bill Belichick.
The Falcons officially introduced Raheem Morris as their new head coach on Monday and what he said about his young playmakers should give fantasy football owners confidence heading into 2024.
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