Keyshawn Johnson doesn’t think Falcons made a blunder by drafting Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal

Ever since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. using their 8th overall pick, instead of celebrating the momentous achievement of a young quarterback, the entire focus of sports media has been on Kirk Cousins’ reaction and grievances per se. 

In a viral clip after the draft selection, Falcons’ GM Terry Fontenot was seen nervously explaining the owner Arthur Blank something, which can only be interpreted as Penix Jr.’s selection despite signing Cousins in a huge deal, just last month. The Falcons faced a questioning face not only from their newly signed starting quarterback, but also from many within the NFL fraternity. 

However, if anyone is supporting the Falcons’ draft selection, it’s former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. During the recent episode of Undisputed, Johnson expressed his viewpoint on the discussion of whether or not the Falcons made the right move with Penix Jr. 

There is a need, there is a want. They [Atlanta Falcons] wanted Michael Penix [Jr.]. Did they need Michael Penix this year? No. Do they need him next year? Maybe, Maybe not--I hear everybody..questioning the moves Atlanta made at the quarterback position…They didn’t wanna pass on a quarterback they can get this year as opposed to waiting two years from now, a year from now, and not knowing what’s on the board. Keyshawn Johnson said