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Mel Kiper explains the one scenario that would make Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. a win-win

The Atlanta Falcons made the most surprising pick of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected former quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. Atlanta, fresh off giving veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million deal this offseason, had other pressing needs such as outside linebacker but decided to grab a quarterback for the future. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper, though he believes the pick was a reach, sees a possible win-win scenario for the Falcons. Kiper, giving his draft grades, said that Atlanta could be big winners if Cousins performs well following a …