Daniels becomes latest QB of the future in DC
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- Apr 26, 2024
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Washington Commanders' first round draft pick Jayden Daniels speaks to reporters during Friday's news conference in Ashburn, Va.
Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. â Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Penix described the chat with Cousins as âa very good conversation,â but would not say what was discussed.
Penix may have been more excited by Friday's text message from another left-handed Falcons quarterback named Michael. In his first news conference in Atlanta after he was the No. 8 overall draft pick by the Falcons, Penix beamed when talking about his text from Michael Vick.
âI definitely watched him,â said Penix of Vick, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft who played with the Falcons through 2006 before his career was interrupted by dog-fighting charges and a prison term.
âHe was my favorite quarterback,â Penix said. âI had the Vick cleats and all as a kid. ... Iâm glad Iâm old enough to have been able to see that era.â
Penix watched the draft at his Florida home. A large group of family members, including his parents, accompanied Penix on Friday's flight to the Falcons' practice facility.
Penix cautioned Falcons fans to not expect him to share the dynamic Vick's speed as a runner.
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GUARDIAN: The NFL says will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contact practices.
OBIT: Korey Cunningham, an offensive lineman who played for three NFL teams during a five-year career, has died. He was 28. Police say Cunningham was found dead Thursday in his Clifton, New Jersey, home.
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