Stefanski defers QB decision ahead of Week 3
Falcons HC says he has direction in mind but hasn't told players yet.
What to know
- Stefanski has settled on a QB direction but hasn't announced it or informed players.
- The decision involves Kirk Cousins (signed to major contract) and Michael Penix Jr. (recent draft pick), creating roster ambiguity.
- The announcement will come before Week 3 play.
The simultaneous pursuit of Cousins and Penix was a flawed strategy that conflated the team's direction.
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“The Penix drafting along side Cousins signing literally never made sense. You have an older QB you just signed to a huge contract and you go draft an older prospect…”
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Kevin Stefanski Falcons head coach
Kirk Cousins Falcons QB
Michael Penix Jr. Falcons QB (drafted)
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Stefanski indicates QB decision pending player notification
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski stated he has a direction in mind for the quarterback position but hasn't yet spoken to players about it.
“I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I haven't spoken to players yet.”
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Kevin Stefanski said he does not have a public update on the QB position. "I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I haven't spoken to players yet."
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The Penix drafting along side Cousins signing literally never made sense. You have an older QB you just signed to a huge contract and you go draft an older prospect quote on quote pro ready QB. Drafting Nine there might have made sense, physical tools let him learn behind an established vet but it just never made sense. I don’t necessarily think…
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