Michael Penix Jr. says he and Kirk Cousins had a ‘very good conversation’ after surprise draft move to Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons’ draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with fellow quarterback and new teammate Kirk Cousins after his surprise selection on Thursday. The Falcons shocked the NFL world by selecting Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, a move that raised eyebrows because 36-year-old Cousins had signed a four-year $180 million contract with Atlanta in March to be the franchise’s new starting quarterback. Given the Falcons’ defensive needs, adding a quarterback to the …