Penix's big-time throw rate is particularly eye-popping, as he stacked up with players like Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in being able to generate big-time throws with their arm.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has one major area of emphasis ahead of his first season as a full-time starter: hanging out with his teammates. Of course, he's also working on refining his game and growing more comfortable with the offense, but he's looking to take big strides as a leader as he steps into the spotlight.

When Michael Penix Jr. took the practice field, most of his activities appeared standard for the first day of Falcons organized team activities — positional drills, team run-throughs and reps with the receivers.