Will the Atlanta Falcons pay an "opportunity cost" for drafting Michael Penix?

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The Atlanta Falcons' bold selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft caused a stir around the NFL. Host Aaron Freeman explains why the team made that choice and how it will increase scrutiny on Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. He discusses why it's such an unprecedented move for a team to draft a quarterback that high and plan to sit him for more than one season. Later, he discusses the "opportunity cost" for the Falcons in terms of not drafting a player who could help the team win now and make the playoffs immediately. He compares it to the same issue that has plagued the Green Bay Packers the past few years after drafting quarterback Jordan Love instead of trying to win a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers. Finally, he explains why the Falcons making the playoffs is the only way to avoid further scrutiny. He breaks down if they match up with some of the few bonafide playoff teams on their 2024 schedule: the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys. Do the Falcons need to add more firepower on offense, improve their pass rush, and upgrade their secondary in order to close the gap? Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lockedonfalcons Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our brand new Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE: https://2tdd.adj.st/?adjust_t=1be7vfw... to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at https://eBayMotors.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit https://FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://portsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)