The Atlanta Falcons didn’t practice on Wednesday but officially named Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback. While the decision to bench Kirk Cousins wasn’t easy, it was clearly time for the team to give the rookie a shot.
With the playoffs still in reach, there is some pressure on Penix to perform well over the final three games, but he’s been preparing for this day for a long time. On Wednesday evening, Penix met with the media for the first time since being named the starter.
From finding out he was starting while at Costco to his phone call with Cousins, here are five quotes from Penix’s memorable Wednesday press conference.