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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons explain taking Michael Penix at No. 8

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The Falcons' first-round pick, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., speaks during an introductory press conference in Flowery Branch on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)
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May 1, 2024

In the 463rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ selection of former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, with general manager Terry Fontenot, assistant general manager Kyle Smith, coach Raheem Morris, Penix, safety Jessie Bates III and guard Chris Lindstrom.

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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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