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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons pleased with play of Michael Penix Jr.

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Aug 10, 2024

In the 472nd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution welcomes coach Raheem Morris, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., wide receiver Casey Washington and cornerback Kevin King to help review the 20-13 loss to the Dolphins on Friday.

Penix had a solid NFL debut as he guided the offense on two scoring drives over five series. Washington was a target on seven passes, and King, who’s trying to make an NFL comeback, had an interception.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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