What is Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix's quarterback superpower?

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Ай бұрын

The Atlanta Falcons see Michael Penix as their quarterback of the future, but what exactly is his best trait? Host Aaron Freeman discusses whether Penix's aggressiveness to throw downfield qualifies as a "superpower." He breaks down Penix's strengths, weaknesses, and potential scheme fit in the NFL.
Later, he breaks into the nature vs. nurture debate surrounding Penix. Can he refine his mechanics and footwork to improve his accuracy? Is the Falcons' development plan a good one? What does the future look like for Penix in Atlanta? Finally, he tries to find a range of player comparisons for what Penix could be in the NFL to discuss his floor and ceiling as a pro.
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@funeralservices9482 Ай бұрын

There’s a thin line between a hater and a realist . Aaron is that line

@slimdreadhead912 Ай бұрын

😂😂

@ThtGuyAnt Ай бұрын

Naw fr😂😂😂 im like u do bt u don’t like bruh. Relax and trust the process

@craigalexander2632 Ай бұрын

Petey over at chat sports been hatin since Draft night tho! 😂 Just like all these “experts”. It’s honestly hard to watch now cause he just complains.

@jamesabc372 Ай бұрын

I'm not sure Aaron knows what he's talking about. Maybe he's just trying to get klicks.😮

@funeralservices9482 Ай бұрын

@@jamesabc372 I’ve been watching the channel for a lil over a year… he’s been right about most stuff… so he has credibility… I was meaning more of how he comes off

@dR-wb3jg Ай бұрын

Aaron. The only AKA that actually fits for you is Negative Nancy which you don’t mention anymore. So do you actually think that Mariotta, Heineke, Ridder, and Woodside are a better QB room over the past 2 years is better than Cousins,MPX, and whoever else they replace Taylor with? Quit the what if’s and 5 years speculation and let’s relish the fact that we have one of the best QB rooms in the NFL. Drop the AKAs. I am tired of hearing about something you are not.

@wpmcdonald Ай бұрын

You given this same exact view before...time to refresh your POV

@alexciasommerville9514 Ай бұрын

I don’t know if u like the guy or not. I would love to hear your evaluation on the other QBs in this draft 🙄🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

@pimpmodecoreleon9558 Ай бұрын

Penix only had 31 sacks in 6 years

@falconfermdirtybird3712 Ай бұрын

Did you watch his Indiana film , the trait of a great quarterback is make all his receivers to look 20% better that they actually are !!

@DirtyDanFalcs7 Ай бұрын

All I know is I flooded this pod with Michael penix tour post all last season But I can’t believe we drafted him lol

@rodgerhayes9787 Ай бұрын

Just saying there's players on the team that will contribute this year

@maya_coqsalonga Ай бұрын

One of those games Kirk missed before last season's injury was due to Covid. His famous, "If I die I die!" after refusing to get vaccinated. Kirk isn't a huge guy compared to a lot of NFL QBs but he's been a tank. There were times he was just abused by opposing defensive lines due to Minnesota's poor guard and center play.

@geraldsmith1916 Ай бұрын

Valid hypotheticals but I think the negatives are fixable, for example cleaning up the footwork to be more accurate in the intermediate game which he’ll have to be, Washington offense really wanted to push the ball. He does have maybe the strongest arm in the class which I think isn’t the end all be all but is a plus, accuracy and neck up matter more but he seems to have that too. The what will the roster look like in a couple years question is also valid but they’ve for the moment figured out the QB. The rest of the puzzle pieces are much easier to put together if they hit there. I certainly think the tape speaks for itself in terms of being in a tier of Daniels and maye, he easily in that conversation if not leading. The injury history is the biggest unpredictable part. But we’ll just have to wait and see. Ultimately I’m in favor of sitting a rookie QB for a year, so while two isn’t ideal I’d rather have one waiting than not.

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

I'd probably rank Penix's arm 5th best in this class. But that's whatever. The other things are "easier" to figure out but they aren't "easy." Otherwise the Falcons wouldn't still be struggling to build a capable pass rush after a decade. I think given my view of him as a prospect, sitting Penix is a good strategy. Gives him the best chance to fix some of the mechanics stuff I discussed in the pod. But I think a lot of work has to be done in the intervening years roster wise.

@wpmcdonald Ай бұрын

@@LockedOnFalcons One pass rusher doesn't equate on making the playoffs. You have better chances when the QB position is solid. Trusting God that Cousins has recovered fully from the injury. The only way to avoid having a playoff run derailed (if the unthinkable happens) is to have an outstanding back up. Last year 66 QBs started games.

@geraldsmith1916 Ай бұрын

@@LockedOnFalcons yeah I get that. I just do not have as high an opinion on Maye specifically as you seem to. If Daniels or Maye were serious considerations if they fell, I think Penix was justified. Maye is young with upside but as far as tape, I don’t think it’s better than Penix. None of the QBs really got me over the moon bedsides Caleb, it’s a crap shoot as always. But I’d certainly rather solve QB vs a pass rush or anything else. Not that it’s easy but it’s certainly WAYYY easier than a QB without a doubt. They pretty much dedicated the rest of the draft to dline with promise so I was satisfied. Wasn’t a big fan of pass rush talent in the top 10 this year, preferred a trade down but I definitely see the vision. Will it work? We’ll see how it plays out.

@pimpmodecoreleon9558 Ай бұрын

What tape u looking at to say he’s 5th best drake maye is a bust he easily the 2nd best u the only scout I heard said something like that. So glad u ain’t our gm u make decisions off your emotions

@Iamunclemaine Ай бұрын

@@pimpmodecoreleon95585th best is completely wild!

@jamesmiller7457 Ай бұрын

Great analysis,, Jolly Green 💚 Giant!!!

@jamesabc372 Ай бұрын

A players ceiling is only a guess,just like a player's floor.

@popjibbletz Ай бұрын

If 28-3 was a draft pick

@Andy_K_in_BNA Ай бұрын

You were particularly antagonistic tonight. I hope everything is okay.

@Andy_K_in_BNA Ай бұрын

Your intro was perfect except you are too close to close the loop. Cousins is a pro and will be allowed to be. In Y2 it'll get interesting because Penix definitely was the best QB in college. So it seems like cousins is the guy for 2 years. And Penix is after that. We owe Cousins $100MM. We don't owe him self actualization.

@DP-vt5ni Ай бұрын

The hate is real today sir.. Stirring the pot.. You know "Thats your QB man 🤧 RISE UP!!!🪶

@Rockey3772 Ай бұрын

The Falcons can make anyone look like an expert if you’re focusing on negatives 🤷🏾‍♂️

@sheldonhill90 Ай бұрын

He throws like Steve McNair

@user-bz5nr3kd3t Ай бұрын

You don't think the QB(Justin Fields) is the key factor in Darnell Mooneys "Deep Ball Success Rate".... Noted.

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

Fields completed 60% of his deep passes to D.J. Moore last season and only 25% to Mooney. Deep completion rate to Mooney was 33% in 2022 and 39% in 2021. Hard to buy the issue was Fields.

@derekcollins8133 Ай бұрын

AKA The Fireman

@JosephRouse-qg5hh Ай бұрын

Penix’s superpower is that he got Falcons to rank him second best QB, only behind Caleb Williams, when you find him so flawed.

@RedSox2677 Ай бұрын

Actually to me he is better than Caleb Williams

@pimpmodecoreleon9558 Ай бұрын

Penix is better than Kirk already

@Thoth973 Ай бұрын

WTF is a superpower 🤣🤣🤣. His skill set was evaluated by professionals that believe whatever he does fits what they want to do at QB. Sometimes we don't sound knowledgeable we just say, Ok today I have to come up with something to say for 36 minutes so let's wing it.

@micahcollins2337 Ай бұрын

I can’t wait til you find something else to talk about. This is getting hard to watch.

@chichi0777 Ай бұрын

Isn’t his arm strength a super power lol. His arm strength is not a B.

@flaviushobbs Ай бұрын

Do you think we have enough talent and the right coaches to win the NFC South?

@jordanbyates Ай бұрын

Hey Aaron. Here’s an idea. Take a week off.

@pimpmodecoreleon9558 Ай бұрын

So u smarter than our gm and our scouts and head coach 🤔

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

No, but what is wrong with someone expressing their opinion? No one is claiming our scouts, GM, and head coach of being dumb. But they do get picks wrong from time to time. They are not infallible. And on extremely rare occasions, a humble podcast host might get things right.

@pimpmodecoreleon9558 Ай бұрын

@@LockedOnFalcons ok but y u sound so sad cheer up and get excited

@WLewis6913 Ай бұрын

I hope you see this post. Kirk Cousins was not given an absorbent contract. He has an average cap hit of $25 million per year. That's what a fringe top ten QB gets paid. Mahomes gets $49 million a year? That's the floor of what elite QBs are now getting. Next, Fontenot at his pre-draft press conference signaled that he was definitely taking a QB in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th round. He and Morris said after they signed Cousins, they were not done addressing the QB spot. Aaron let's move forward. Thanks.

@WLewis6913 Ай бұрын

Who would you have taken at number 8? Hunter was the second edge taken at 17. You think taken him at 8 makes the Falcons better?

@jamesmickelson8981 Ай бұрын

Penix is qb1. Kirk to PS.

@vernonoatesjr9910 Ай бұрын

I don’t know why he like Drake maye so much

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

The same reasons why he was the consensus QB2 in this draft class.

@vernonoatesjr9910 Ай бұрын

So was Zach miller

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

@@vernonoatesjr9910 Fields was actually consensus QB2 that year, with majority of people liking Wilson as QB3. I personally ranked Wilson as QB4 that year. I thought Wilson's major flaws were his overreliance on off-structure plays, not attacking the middle of the field, and his struggles to handle pressure. All have been issues that followed him to the NFL.

@selcouthlifestyle Ай бұрын

aka negative Nancy

@reicotaylor1659 Ай бұрын

Stop complaining and hating.

@8Casimir Ай бұрын

This entire video is going to age like milk. Enough is enough with the Penix stuff. Talk about the other players

@LockedOnFalcons Ай бұрын

Are you sure? What happens if I'm also not high on those guys?

@8Casimir Ай бұрын

@@LockedOnFalcons just been two weeks on penix. Ready to hear about players who are playing this season. Whether you are high on them or not. Respectfully