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Dave Portnoy has torn into the Atlanta Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180million contract.
Cousins was said to be 'a bit stunned' by the move, according to The Athletic as the Falcons selected a direct rival for his place with the eighth pick of the night. He was only informed of the move while the Falcons were on the clock on Thursday night.
Barstool Sports founder Portnoy wasted no time in slamming the organization for their decision.
'The Falcons are not serious people,' he wrote on X. 'I like Penix by the way. I like him more than everybody except Drake Maye.
'I just don't get what you're doing when you just signed Cousins. Are you trying to win now or not. Of course these are same idiots who passed on