The Falcoholic on Michael Penix Jr.
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Although Tua Tagovailoa was selected as the starter against Pittsburgh, it's inevitable that Michael Penix Jr. will take over as the signal caller at some point. Evidence from training camp and preseason suggests Tagovailoa is merely a placeholder as Penix Jr. gets healthy.
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Penix Jr. expected to take over as Falcons starter once healthy; Tagovailoa seen as placeholder.
The source expects Michael Penix Jr. to take over as the Falcons' starter at some point, with evidence from training camp and preseason suggesting Tua Tagovailoa is merely a placeholder as Penix Jr. recovers from injury. A daunting road matchup to Pittsburgh to start the season and a short week to Green Bay will increase conversations about the quarterback change, with an extended week before facing their biggest rival potentially providing an ideal time to make the switch. Performance will ultimately determine the coaching staff's decision, but the source indicates it is hard to envision the Falcons getting off to a winning start in September with Tagovailoa.
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