Michael Penix Jr. Wants to Take the Falcons to the Playoffs for the First Time Since 2017
Michael Penix Jr. says he wants to drag the Falcons to the playoffs. Well, good luck with that. The Falcons haven’t seen the playoffs since 2017, and it’s not because of bad luck. It’s been a parade of mediocrity and excuses. Kirk Cousins jumped ship from the Vikings, and now he’s got a fat contract with Atlanta. Four years, $180 million. That’s a lot of money for a guy who’s been more about stats than winning when it counts.
Penix Jr. has potential, but potential doesn’t win games. It’s about time someone in Atlanta steps up and delivers. The team needs to stop talking about what they want to do and start doing it. The fans are tired of hearing the same old promises. The Falcons need to get their act together, and it starts with players who are willing to put in the hard work, not just collect a paycheck.
The playoffs aren’t a birthright; they’re earned. If Penix Jr. and Cousins think they can just waltz in and change things without putting in the graft, they’re in for a rude awakening. The Falcons need leaders on the field, not just in the press conferences. It’s time to stop the talk and start the walk.