When the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, many around the league were highly critical of the pick. While Penix was projected to go somewhere in the first round, Atlanta wasn’t on anyone’s radar as a landing spot.

Michael Penix Jr. shared the crucial piece of advice he learned from his Atlanta Falcons teammate Kirk Cousins as he took over the starting quarterback position.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- to everyone but Penix.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talks to Fox News Digital in New Orleans about his first NFL season and what Kirk Cousins offered as advice.

"I definitely still feel like I have a lot of good football left in me," Cousins told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday when asked about his future. "Time will tell. Still kind of uncertain. We'll get to March and know a lot more.

The Kirk Cousins saga continues for the Falcons, with the veteran quarterback spilling the beans about his injured shoulder and elbow. This certainly complicates matters, but Adam Schefter still believes that Atlanta will eventually release him.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins's departure from the organization is imminent, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.