Raheem Morris tried to put his best foot forward when he boosted Michael Penix Jr . to the frontline. Just not as of yet in the preseason game. Last season, he started three games and connected on 61 of 105 attempts for 775 yards, throwing three touchdowns against three interceptions, finishing with a 78.9 passer rating. Even though the Falcons did not make the playoffs, Raheem Morris values his impact but is unwilling to risk his health in August. The coach has vowed Penix will take no live snaps this preseason, determined to protect the second-year QB from the unnecessary hits.

This offseason, Michael Penix Jr. has leapfrogged Kirk Cousins on the Falcons’ depth chart. Even though Coach Raheem Morris backed Cousins with praise, saying “He’s been really good,” Morris said via t

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