Just in mid-March, a few weeks before the draft, the Falcons had extended veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. With a top quarterback committed to a medium-term contract, most expected them to go with a defensive player, whether it be a cornerback or linebacker.However, the Falcons’ front office surprised everyone by using their first-round pick, eighth overall, to select Penix. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, everything has a logical explanation, which begins with the selection of Mahomes in the 2017 Draft.
