Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is hoping he landed his next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. "I think it's important to remember he only has three games as a professional quarterback, as an NFL quarterback," Blank said during Saturday's press conference. "I think he's smart as heck, he's a really good leader, he works hard.

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. kicked off his first training camp presser by making one thing known, Kyle Pitts is going to eat this season.

F LOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Bijan Robinson took a handoff from Kirk Cousins and ran to his right on a play against the New Orleans Saints last season. Ahead of Robinson, the budding star Atlanta Falcons running back, were Pro Bowl right guard Chris Lindstrom and right tackle Kaleb McGary.