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Dan Orlovsky vehemently defends Atlanta Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. on Day 1

Following the most shocking move of the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky is taking up the torch for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons surprised by taking former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the first round, despite recently signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a mega-deal. According to Orlosvky at least, the pickup and the timing of it make sense. “When the draft happened last night, I was unbelievably perplexed by this pick,” Orlovsky said on Get Up. “And then I went to bed and I thought about it a little more. I had some insights shared. Now, …