Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team explained that the decision to draft Penix goes all the way back to the 2020 NFL offseason. Morris, who previously served as the team’s interim head coach in 2020, was interviewed for the full-time job before losing out to Arthur Smith.

Below, we go team-by-team taking a look at the choices that drew raised eyebrows: Cincinnati found really good players throughout the 2024 NFL Draft but they were also not afraid to take chances. First-round pick Amarius Mims could be the best tackle to come out of this draft class but injuries have limited his availability.

NFL Draft kicked off with a parade of offensive talent but it was Atlanta Falcons’ surprise pick that caught everyone off guard. From the get-go, a historic six quarterbacks were snatched up within the first dozen selections,