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Marc Raimondi
ATLANTA — Falcons president of football Matt Ryan would not commit either way Tuesday to Michael Penix Jr. being the team’s starting quarterback.
Penix is recovering from surgery to repair a torn left ACL, which he suffered last November. He is expected to be out anywhere from nine to 12 months.
At Tuesday’s introductory news conference for new general manager Ian Cunningham, Ryan was asked if Penix will be the Falcons’ starter when he returns and Ryan would not say either way.
Kirk Cousins, who is likely to be released because of salary cap considerations, completed 61% of his passes for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions in 10 games. With Cousins as starter, the Falcons were 5-3.
Stefanski was complimentary of Penix last week at his introductory news conference.
«I think you see a player on tape that can get through progressions, can layer the ball, can push the ball to all areas of the field,» Stefanski said. «Obviously, was very productive in college, has had some really, really, really good moments here in the pros. So, I just see a young player that will continue to develop and continue to get better.»
