Arrr, Falcons be in dire straits with Penix Jr. pick after signin' Kirk Cousins. Blimey, what a mess!
2024-04-30
Avast ye mateys! Tank Williams, a former swashbucklin' NFL defender, be soundin' the alarm for the Atlanta Falcons' treasure chest. Aye, after their draft shenanigans, he be worryin' about their gold doubloon situation. Arrr, keep a weather eye on the horizon, me hearties!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, former NFL defensive back Tank Williams found himself in a bit of a pickle when the Atlanta Falcons decided to snatch up quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft. Arrr!Williams, speaking on OutKick’s "Hot Mic," raised his eyebrows at the Falcons’ decision, especially with the hefty paycheck promised to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The team's salary cap be looking like a sinking ship, matey!Williams argued that the Falcons should have prioritized locking in a young quarterback to save some doubloons for building a strong team around him. He be scratching his head at why the Falcons signed Cousins for a fortune and then went and picked up Penix. Blimey!The deal for Penix be worth a goodly sum, with a signing bonus of $13.4 million. If the Falcons had their sights set on Penix, why go and put all your loot on Cousins? It be a head-scratcher, indeed!Williams reckons Penix deserved a top-10 spot based on his talent, but he be not a fan of how the Falcons handled the situation. He be doubting their decision-making, savvy?Whether it be the Falcons or another crew, Penix should have sailed into the top 10, says Williams. The lad be deserving of a top pick, but the Falcons' approach be leaving a bitter taste in his mouth. Yo ho ho!