Michael Penix Jr. made his mark as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback last season, and nobody noticed more than running back Bijan Robinson. The former Washington star earned high praise from Robinson for stepping into a leadership role and guiding the offense through a challenging rookie year.
Robinson recently said on the Pivot Podcast that Penix’s readiness and poise stepped into the starting role last season really impressed him. “When Mike came in, it was like he was ready,” Robinson said. “I think what made him confident was that everyone around him was ready to go and playing really well.”
Penix arrived in Atlanta with big expectations after he was selected in the first round after the team already committed a lot of money to veteran Kirk Cousins only a few months prior. Instead of shrinking under the pressure, he leaned into it. His calm decision-making and ability to rally teammates quickly earned the trust of stars like Robinson.
Being thrown into the fire midseason is not an easy take for any quarterback let alone a rookie but Penix looked like a veteran with few mistakes only turning the ball over three times in his five starts last season. That has led to a win over the rest of the Falcons locker room in a season with very high expectations for this group in the NFC South.
The Falcons leaned on Penix’s leadership in crucial moments throughout the end of season. Robinson credited Penix’s steady hand for helping the offense stay competitive, even when things got tough and keeping playoff hopes alive.
For Penix, the praise is a sign that he’s not just a quarterback but a foundational piece for the Falcons’ future. Robinson’s confidence in his teammate sends a clear message: Michael Penix Jr. is ready to lead this franchise.
If Micahel Penix is anything like the last Michael to don a Falcons jersey under center the Falcons are in for an era where they will be winning a lot more games than they have in the past few seasons.
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