Dave Portnoy calls the Atlanta Falcons ‘IDIOTS’ for selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft – weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to $180 million contract over four years
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Dave Portnoy ripped the Atlanta Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.
Cousins, 35, was reportedly “a little stunned” by the decision, according to The Athletic, as the Falcons selected a direct rival for his spot with the eighth pick of the night. He was only informed of the decision when the Falcons were on the clock Thursday night.
Barstool Sports founder Portnoy wasted no time in criticizing the organization for its decision.
“The Falcons are not serious people,” he wrote on X. “By the way, I like Penix. I like him more than anyone except Drake Maye.
“I just don’t understand what you’re doing when you just signed Cousins. Are you trying to win now or not. Of course, these are the same idiots who failed (Bill) Belichick.
The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the NFL Draft on Thursday night
His move to Atlanta comes weeks after the organization signed Kirk Cousins
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called the organization “idiots.”
Belichick was heavily linked to a move to Atlanta after his time with the New England Patriots ended after last season, but the Falcons instead hired Raheem Morris as head coach.
Morris and Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot was quick to explain their decision Thursday night, insisting Penix was chosen with the future in mind.
“Kirk Cousins is our quarterback, we are very excited for Kirk. Very excited about this team. Michael Penix is – we’re talking about the future,” Fontenot said.
“When you can add a high-caliber player like that, with his intangibles, those tools, it’s a winner.” Very, very excited. You don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
“If (Penix) sits for four or five years, that’s a big deal because we’re doing really well in that position.”
Comparisons have already been drawn to Aaron Rodgers having Jordan Love behind him on the Green Bay Packers – Love had a great season last year, his first as the franchise’s No. 1 overall pick.
