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Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises Penix, says he has 'ton of respect' for new rival Mayfield
- On Tuesday, Kevin Stefanski praised Michael Penix Jr.'s physical gifts and said he sees a young player who will continue to get better at his introductory news conference in Atlanta.
- New leadership including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan plans to evaluate every position on the roster, including quarterback, after Stefanski was hired on Jan. 17 and has reached out to players.
- Penix is currently rehabbing a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season and had replaced Kirk Cousins, who then led the Falcons to four straight wins to close out the year.
- On the rivalry front, Stefanski said he has a ton of respect for Baker Mayfield as a player and person, and noted Mayfield is newly motivated to beat the Falcons.
- The Falcons continue a general manager search with interviews planned, and Stefanski declined to discuss veteran Kirk Cousins' future after his recent four-year deal and Penix's draft.
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Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises Penix, says he has 'ton of respect' for new rival Mayfield
Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons’ coach.
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