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How the Falcons planned their 2024 quarterback room surprise

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- As members of the Atlanta Falcons organization arrived at the team facility for Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft April 25, a few things had become clear to one team source who was present in the draft room that night.

The coaching staff, beginning with first-year leader Raheem Morris, had fallen in love with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. That was evident from the way coaches presented Penix in personnel meetings -- a quarterback with maturity, football instincts and arm strength.