There's a lot of negative energy surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and their recent decisions, so we're going to ignore that and take this time to look at the best quotes from their 2024 NFL Draft class.
The Falcons added eight new rookies to their roster last week.
Now, let's get to know and love them based on one of their post-draft quotes.
Although he was a first-round draft selection in the top 10, Penix won't be starting for the Falcons anytime soon.
But that's not the kind of mentality he's bringing to Flowery Branch.
"I'm still going to prepare like I'm going to be on that field because you never know when your number is called, but you got to be ready," Penix said, via the Falcons' official website. "So, for me, I'm going to do whatever I can to be ready on Day 1. I'm still going to put in the same work. I'm going to prepare and I'm going to work as if I'm the starter – no matter what my role is – because I want to do anything I can to help this team win a football game. And for me to do that, I got to be at my best."
Orhorhoro didn't start playing football until his junior year of high school but fans should not question his abilities.
He's not afraid of the dark.
"I'm a guy that likes to put my nose in the stuff," Orhororo said, via 11 Alive. "I'll run through a dark alley with you, and I'm a guy that's gonna give you effort every single play."
Trice will be in Atlanta to keep his former Huskies teammate Michael Penix on his toes, while also handing out some worst days to opposing quarterbacks.
"No matter how many times someone tries to block you there's going to be one time where you get through and you get to the quarterback. You put him on the ground or you make it his worst day," Trice said, via the Falcons' official website. "I think that's what's a plus with me, I'm gonna go out there and give you a 120%."
Dorlus might not be out to kill the quarterback, but the way he looks at them is giving major Joe Goldberg vibes.
And we love that.
"I used to be the guy who wants to go kill the quarterback," Dorlus said, via the Falcons' official website. "but this last year I was just more detailed in my approach to the quarterback."
The hometown 'Captain America' kid, who grew up in Rosewell, GA, is just living the dream and couldn't be happier about it.
“That’s always been the dream,” Bertrand said, via ND Insider. “Now I get an opportunity to continue to improve upon that dream and make it everything I dreamed of.”
McClellan will have to work hard to earn a roster spot in an already-established Falcons backfield, but he knows a thing or two about hard work.
He tore his ACL in 2021 and battled back to become Alabama's No. 1 running back in 2023.
"Trust in the process, McClellan told reporters of his post-injury comeback. "That's just made me stronger and made me better. I just want to keep going."
Washington didn't get many looks out of high school, so this opportunity is truly a dream come true and one that he's not going to take for granted.
"As a kid growing up watching football, like these are stars," Washington said a bit speechless moments after he was selected. "The fact that I have an opportunity to play alongside them and be their teammates is extremely surreal and I'm just incredibly grateful."
Logue is all about good vibes and plans to bring that energy to the Falcons' locker room daily.
"The energy, the juice," Logue said on what he plans to bring to Atlanta. "I want to be able to change the room from the time I walk in, to the time I leave."
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