亚特兰大猎鹰队在 2024 年 NFL 选秀中以第 8 顺位选中迈克尔·佩尼克斯 (Michael Penix Jr.)，从而启动了四分卫柯克·考辛斯 (Kirk Cousins) 的潜在继任计划。 Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. as the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, initiating a potential succession plan for QB Kirk Cousins.

亚特兰大猎鹰队在 2024 年 NFL 选秀中以第 8 顺位选中迈克尔·佩尼克斯 (Michael Penix Jr.)，这让最近签约的四分卫柯克·考辛斯 (Kirk Cousins) 感到意外。 Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. as the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, surprising recently-signed QB Kirk Cousins. 尽管考辛斯知道球队会考虑选秀一名四分卫，但他并不认为自己的继任者会在第一轮被选中。 Despite Cousins understanding that the team would consider drafting a QB, he did not expect his successor to be selected in the first round. 小佩尼克斯的入选是球队长期计划的一部分，为未来的潜在继任奠定了基础。 Penix Jr.'s selection is part of the team's long-term plan, setting up potential succession for the future.