Michael Penix Jr.'s leap to franchise QB status should validate Terry Fontenot
The Atlanta Falcons finally have their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., and while that makes Kevin Stefanski's job easier, he shouldn't even be the person happiest because of this development. That honor goes to former Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, since Penix's lack of success was partly why he was fired in the first place . Even though the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins for four years and $180 million just six weeks before draft day, Fontenot became enamored with Penix as a prospect. He saw the elite arm talent and was ready to call his shot on him, shocking everyone drafting him with the eighth pick in the 2024 Draft. And while this pick originally offered a collective "WTF" from the NFL world, nobody can say Fontenot was wrong anymore. Cousins last just two seasons in red black and has flamed out after his hot start to 2026 with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Penix…






















































