Vick sat down with Penix for a conversation ahead of training camp, and the two covered several topics of interest for Falcons fans.
After joining the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 8 pick in the 2024 Draft, Michael Penix Jr. is poised to enter his first season as an NFL starting quarterback.
Accompanying that title is a new level of pressure, even for a player as accomplished in college as Penix. Few understand the specific circumstances Penix faces as Atlanta's starting quarterback more than Michael Vick, who the Falcons selected No. 1 overall in 2000.
Vick sat down with Penix for a conversation ahead of training camp, and the two covered several topics of interest for Falcons fans. Among them is Penix's expectations for the team in 2025.
"Postseason. Got to get into the postseason," Penix said. "Seeing the Dirty Bird Nest and all the little highlights and fans. Man, they get rocking whenever we winning. So, I definitely want to get back to that. Winning football games so we can have the city turnt."
Penix went 1-2 as a starter for Atlanta last season, but the Falcons ranked sixth with 32 points per game while he was behind center. The key areas for Penix to improve upon this offseason is developing chemistry with his teammates and command of the offense.
Coaches and teammates have been asked about Penix’s leadership style, but Vick posed the question directly to the second-year pro. In the video of their conversation, it is apparent Vick could relate to Penix's approach.
"I'm not always that big vocal guy," Penix said. "I'm going to understand my players. I want to get to know my teammates because then, once you get to know them, now you know how to lead those guys. I'm trying to get an understanding of my players and building relationships."
"To learn how to operate around them," Vick agreed.
