The Atlanta Falcons are officially in a full-blown quarterback race for Week 1, and they’re under a serious time crunch to make their choice.
Penix Back, But Tua’s Not Exactly Lighting It Up
Michael Penix, their 2024 first-round pick, just got cleared for all football work this week after his torn ACL last season. He had a brief run as a starter his rookie year, then nine starts before the injury. While Penix was rehabbing, Tua Tagovailoa, brought in as a free agent, handled 11-on-11 work with the first team. But here’s the problem: Tua’s play hasn’t convinced anyone he’s clearly the best choice to open the season. Seriously, not a single person.
“Open Dialogue” Means No Clear Answer
Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees pretty much spelled out the uncertainty this week. He’s talking “open dialogue,” saying he looks forward to hearing all opinions as they figure out the “best path.” Rees told the team’s website, “We have a very good dialogue between all of us, so I am not real concerned with voices not being heard or not. There’s been an open dialogue and a lot of mutual respect in terms of who we work with. Those conversations will take place and we will all say our part and we will move forward together with one decision.” Sounds like a team that’s got two QBs and no clear answer right now.
The clock is ticking hard for Atlanta. With Week 1 just around the corner, they’ve got to make *one decision* from a situation that looks anything but clear.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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