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The opportunity cost for Atlanta is that they could have used that first round pick on a non QB (eg Verse) to improve their record by a game or two. Penix did help them reach a point where they had a shot at the playoffs at least.
But had they use that cap space on a non QB position to improve other areas of the roster and drafted Penix they might have ended up with the same or better record.
Basically they used their resources unwisely which is why most NFL teams either go all in with a QB via free agency or draft and then surround that QB with talent from the free agency or draft.
The Bucs on the other hand used their first rounder on Barton to protect Mayfield which was a smart use of resources. The Vikings did use a first on JJ but they ended up signing two OLB that Atlanta could have used in Greenard and Van Ginkel and signed Darnold on the cheap. But Atlanta chose to spend that money on Cousins.
The misuse of draft and cap resources by the 2024 Falcons will be studied for years by many NFL teams. Even if Penix turns out to have a good career too.
The misuse of draft and cap resources by the 2024 Falcons will be studied for years by many NFL teams.
Isnt this because they sort of tried to exist in two worlds? Win now with Cousins and win later (hopefully) with Penix? That mixed approach kept them from "win now" arguably, for example by getting Verse.
I guess it ultimately comes down to how they do with Penix
The misuse of draft and cap resources by the 2024 Falcons will be studied for years by many NFL teams.
Isnt this because they sort of tried to exist in two worlds? Win now with Cousins and win later (hopefully) with Penix? That mixed approach kept them from "win now" arguably, for example by getting Verse.
I guess it ultimately comes down to how they do with Penix
The problem is that Penix can be a good QB for the remaining length of his rookie contract. But the Falcons cap is shot so they can not take advantage of a cheap rookie contract that Penix is on currently to surround him with talent. So not only they hurt their chance of success this season but for the next two seasons as well.