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‘They gave Kirk Cousins ​​$180 million’: Social media reacts to Atlanta drafting Michael Penix Jr.

The first round of the NFL Draft began with three quarterbacks in the top three picks, with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye coming off the board. The offensive run continued over the next few picks ahead of the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8 overall.

The Falcons managed to get four quarterbacks in the first eight picks by selecting Michael Penix Jr. from Washington.

This came as a surprise to many after the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins ​​​​to start free agency and analysts and fans took to social media to react.

8. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons8. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons

8. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons

Michael Penix Jr. Falcons Pick Causes Huge Backlash

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL Draft: Social media reacts to Falcons’ pick of Michael Penix Jr.