Falcons OC Weighs In on Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix QB Battle
Falcons OC Tommy Rees breaks down the QB evaluation process as Tua Tagovailoa's struggles open the door for Michael Penix.
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees shared his thoughts on the quarterback battle between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Rees stated that the team is evaluating how both players have handled the new offensive system and their performance. He mentioned that there has been an open dialogue among the coaches, with mutual respect for their work together.
Rees noted that Tagovailoa has more hard evidence on the field, but it's the role of the coaches to ensure a fair evaluation of both quarterbacks. Tagovailoa has appeared in both of Atlanta's first preseason games, while Penix Jr. has returned to full practice. Penix may get the chance to start in the preseason finale against Miami, but Tagovailoa could be his final opportunity to prove he deserves the starting position. The Falcons' regular season opener is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 against the Steelers.
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