ESPN got reports from all 32 NFL team reporters on their for each first-round draft pick from the 2024 NFL draft as Sheldrick Redwine Jersey the teams break before training camp. For the , ESPNs Marc Raimondi complimented eighth overall pick on his early succe s, but also notes that there is plenty for the 24-year-old rookie to work on, making him a candidate to start training camp as the third-string QB behind veteran Taylor Heinicke.Penix was the story of the draft when he was taken at No. 8 after the Falcons had already signed Kirk Cousins. Penix has shown flashes of brilliance this spring, especially on the deep ball. But he also has been plagued with inconsistency, mi sing some touch pa ses. Not a huge surprise for a rookie QB. Penix has mostly worked with the team's backups Sheldon Rankins Jersey , with veteran Taylor Heinicke seemingly second string behind Cousins, at least at this point. That's fine with the Falcons, who surely hope Penix is absorbing knowledge. "His humility shows every time he speaks with you guys, every time he walks in the building, in the meeting room," coach Raheem Morris said of Penix.A rookie starting training camp at the bottom of the totem pole is nothing new. Most Falcons fans will remember that under head coach Arthur Smith, tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London began training camp near the bottom of the depth charts despite there not being a better option in John Riggins Jersey the pa sing game on the offense, let alone at their respective positions.With Penix, though, it may be a bit different. General manager Terry Fontenot emphatically stated that the plan is for Cousins to be the starter for as long as po sible, Breece Hall Jersey allowing Penix to develop and hit the ground running when his number is called. When the Falcons brought back Heinicke this off-season, there was a question of what his role would be. Now its starting to become clear: Hes a buffer. Lets say that Cousins is not 100%. He gets hurt early in the season, and the team doesnt feel that Penix is ready to play. With Heinicke, you have the known commodity to come in and po sibly win you a game or two until:Cousins is ready to get back on the field again, orPenix is Jason Pinnock Jersey ready to take the reins.Atlanta has done everything in their power to ensure the quarterback position will not be a hindrance to this teams playoff chances. The Falcons were 20th in EPA/dropback over the past two years, and that affected every part of the offense. Now, Atlanta has not one, not two, but three solid options at quarterback that offensive coordinator Zac Robinson can go to in case of emergency.