FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons' inconsistency at the quarterback position the last four years has proven difficult to overcome.

The Falcons tried a variety of approaches, none of which bore fruit. They went the cost-effective-and-creative route in 2022 by signing Marcus Mariota. They attempted the draft-and-develop route with third-round pick Desmond Ridder. They did the tried-and-true route of signing a top veteran quarterback in free agency. Kirk Cousins seemed like the short-term answer for Atlanta right up until he wasn't.

After years of discussion and debate, the Falcons finally have a quarterback worth talking about as a long-term solution . If his three-game sample as a starter in 2024 is any indication, Michael Penix Jr. won't just be the answer for Atlanta, he'll be

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