The Atlanta Falcons are heading into the final three games of the regular season with a new starting quarterback.
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has replaced Kirk Cousins after the veteran showed too much inconsistency through the majority of the season.
Falcons wide receiver Drake London doesn’t necessarily care who the quarterback is as he has one job to do, and that’s catch the football.
“I don’t take QB changes in any way. … Whoever throws me the ball, I really don’t care, just as long as it gets there and it’s catchable,” London said, via Bryce Lewis.
#Falcons WR Drake London on his new QB Michael Penix Jr:
“I don’t take QB changes in any way…how I look at is ‘just catch the ball’. Whoever throws me the ball I really don’t care, just as long as it gets there and it’s catchable.” pic.twitter.com/ibOBJNaBh7
— Bryce Lewis (@Bryce_Lewis86) December 20, 2024
One thing that is for sure is the talent that Penix possesses.
The former Maxwell Award winner took the University of Washington to the national championship game last season while throwing for 4,903 yards and 36 touchdowns.
He will now have the chance to show what he has learned as Cousins’ backup.
London is one of the best players the Falcons have on offense.
With three games to go, he has already set career highs in receptions (78), receiving yards (919) and touchdown catches (7).
Along with Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Pitts, deep threat Darnell Mooney and all-purpose running back Bijan Robinson, London will be able to provide Penix with a powerful weapon on offense.
Fans will get their first look at Penix as the Falcons’ starter when they face the New York Giants on the road in Week 16.
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