Falcons pick QB Michael Penix Jr. despite Kirk Cousins signing
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In a matter of six weeks, the Atlanta Falcons went from having no clear plan at quarterback to having two QBs.
Atlanta surprised many by selecting Washington's Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the draft on Thursday.
The selection gives the Falcons another option to go with Kirk Cousins, whom they signed to a four-year, $180 million deal on March 13 -- a con