Terry Fontenot’s most recent remarks following the draft will not sit well with fans. Since the NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Atlanta Falcons have been the target of a great deal of criticism. Despite needing a cornerback and an edge rusher on the defensive end of the field, the Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall choice. Following the $180 million payment to Kirk Cousins in March, this occurs. After picking Michael Penix Jr., Terry Fontenot’s ironic remarks will only infuriate supporters. If you read this blog often, you are probably aware of my thoughts regarding the selection of Michael Penix Jr. Considering everything we have gone through over the last two years, I felt it was a wise and sensible decision. But I can get the criticism because it gives the impression that the Falcons are ‘one foot in, one foot out’ in terms of winning straight away.
I also can’t help but notice how ironic Terry Fontenot’s most recent remarks regarding the draft and the team’s failure to address the cornerback position are. This was hardly the best comment if Fontenot was trying to maintain his composure. This is merely adding fuel to the fire, so he shouldn’t have framed it this way. There, the Falcons were with the eighth pick in a draft that had some extremely talented cornerbacks. The Falcons chose to select Quinyon Mitchell, Terrion Arnold, and Nate Wiggins, among other available quarterbacks. Then, with Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKinstry remaining unclaimed, the Falcons made the decision to move up in the second round, selecting defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro. All things considered, regardless of your stance on the draft’s decision-making process, I don’t think you can dispute the Falcons’ lack of competence in meeting their media responsibilities. When you include the damning remarks Kirk Cousins made regarding tampering, it only gets worse.
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