The Atlanta Falcons are in the market for a new quarterback and Washington's Michael Penix, Jr. was the standout on the first day of practice at the 2024 Senior Bowl. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down what made Penix look so good and compares him with the other six throwers on the first day.

He also breaks down why Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey consistently caught his eye among the wide receivers catching passes from Penix and the other quarterbacks. He breaks whether or not the Falcons will find the speed their offense needs down in Mobile.

Later, he discusses some of the standouts in the trenches, including a sleeper at offensive tackle Christian Jones (Texas). He breaks down why size is on display in Mobile, and where that could fit in with the Falcons' plans for their run game under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

Finally, he shares his thoughts on Arthur Smith's hiring with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Johnson's choice to stick with the Detroit Lions, and Raheem Morris' 100 percent approval rating from his peers like New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

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