Michael Penix Jr reveals the hilarious place he was in when Falcons told him he's their new starting QB Life comes at you fast: one second, you're about to eat one of the most affordable meals you could find in this inflation driven world; the next you're getting a call finding out that you're the new starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
After a poor performance against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, Falcons coach Raheem Morris pulled the plug on Cousins and will now start the rookie out of the University of Washington.
Penix takes over from the previous starter - former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.
At least, that was the case for Michael Penix Jr. - who found out that he was getting the starting job for Atlanta while he was shopping at Costco with his girlfriend.
'As you can imagine, it was some nerves, it was excitement, but I'm just super blessed to be in this position, super blessed to be on this team for the opportunity,' Penix said.
