The upcoming 2025-26 NFL season will see Michael Penix Jr. in his first year as the starter for the Atlanta Falcons. Drafted in the 2024 NFL draft with the 8th overall pick, Penix was given almost an entire season to get accustomed to the NFL and to learn from veteran Kirk Cousins by playing the role of a backup until week 16. <\/p>
Since then, Penix has taken over the starting role in Atlanta and, come September, it will be his first official season in charge of the Falcons’ offense. Last year, the Falcons<\/a> were severely criticised by many fans after they drafted the Washington Huskies alum, having already signed Kirk Cousins to a massive 4-year deal. <\/p> However, it seems it was their plan all along to have Penix learn from one of the best signal callers in the game today, and have him in a better state of mind in his second year. <\/p> Judging from what we have seen of Penix in the final three regular-season games of the 2024-25 NFL season, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III went on social media to shower praise on Penix. RG III, as he is often referred to, was mightily impressed with Penix’s ability to not be flustered when pressured, a glimpse of which we saw last season. <\/p> RG III noted that Penix is not scared to keep his eyes downfield even when being pressured, and that is a top quality for any QB to have. The Falcons have a full offseason to build a game around their young signal caller, and it bodes well for the receivers who should benefit from Penix under center. <\/p> “Michael Penix Jr. will show off his ELITE arm talent, downfield throwing ability and anticipation this year. But his 3 starts last year showed he isn’t afraid of the NFL pass rush. Penix Jr. led the NFL with 17.3 yards\/completion when under pressure.”<\/strong><\/p>Former QB Robert Griffin III Is Excited To See Penix in Action This Year<\/h2>