Harry Douglas breaks down why Michael Penix Jr. reminds the Falcons of Matthew Stafford and could help them win the NFC South this season. For the first time publicly, the veteran opened up on his feelings about the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. with the No. Cousins said he felt "a little bit misled" when the Falcons took Penix that high. The Falcons' season took a sharp downward turn beginning with that game. Penix took over and played solidly, though the team went 1-2 in those games and missed the playoffs.