The Falcoholic on Michael Penix Jr.

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If Penix does surpass Tua but does not show signs of a significant growth, which is obviously a real possibility, it's something of a worse case scenario for Atlanta's long-term outlook

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Winning job without growth is worst-case scenario for Falcons QB future.

If Penix wins the job but does not show signs of significant growth—a real possibility—it represents a worse-case scenario for Atlanta's long-term outlook. The Falcons may well go into next year with Penix either a clear backup or traded, Tua headed elsewhere, and the team forced to figure out their next franchise guy or stopgap option.