3 Atlanta Falcons who face the most questions this summer

Two things may be true. Michael Penix Jr. is both in a great long-term situation and has been thrust into an uncomfortable conversation. The obvious question is what Penix will look like in camp and in the preseason. Oddly enough, if he struggles, it’s likely he’ll face less attention and pressure regarding the quarterback situation in Atlanta.

Yes, it’s uncomfortable for a rookie who could be starting in this league. However, it also allows Penix to come in and receive a top-ten salary while sitting back and learning from one of the best starters in the game.

It may be the old school mentality that will soon be left behind, but having a quarterback sit and learn is ideal. This is something the team failed to do during a decade in which Matt Ryan opted to always add veterans behind the established quarterback.

It’s part of what landed Raheem Morris the job giving ownership an “I told you so” when they didn’t listen to his advice three years ago. Michael Penix Jr. is now the team’s answer to that and is going to face questions and be put under the microscope with every missed throw from Kirk Cousins.