Michael Penix Jr's girlfriend Olivia Carter has her say as rookie gets picked as starting QB over Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons made a risky move earlier this week by replacing Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback. On Tuesday, coach Raheem Morris revealed the decision to the media, amidst the team's struggles to qualify for the playoffs.

As for Penix Jr., it's a career-changing opportunity that he would want to get the most out of. The Falcons' rookie's girlfriend Olivia Carter is nothing but happiest with his promotion. The social media influencer shared her take on Penix Jr. getting picked as the starting quarterback on Wednesday via her Instagram story.

"Blessings on Blessings. We appreciate it the support!!" Carter wrote via IG story.

Michael Penix Jr's girlfriend Olivia Carter has her say (Credits: @o.carter Instagram)

Olivia Carter's statement came as a revert to a fan's emotional message, which the influencer reshared on her Instagram story. The fan wrote:

"You'll know it's pure blasphemy as a Saints fan to cheer for the falcons but I'm always rooting THIS guy!!! He is the exception. CONGRATULATIONS PENIX. So deserving! UW DAWG."

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Michael Penix Jr. received a pro tip from Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield for playing starting QB

Michael Penix Jr. would be debuting in his first game as starting quarterback on Sunday against the New York Giants. Before the Falcons Week 16 clash, Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield has a prop tip for Penix Jr. Talking about the same during Wednesday's media conference, Mayfield said:

"It's always a tough deal. From experience, I learned a lot behind Tyrod Taylor and Drew Stanton. Just try to take in as much information as possible, that's the most important part. You have to support each other in that room."

"That's what it's all about. So, different look this late in the year for him to be thrown to it. It's a lot on the line for him. So, just take it all in, trust yourself. ... Don't trust yourself too much," Mayfield further added.

Apart from Baker Mayfield, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski also made his feelings clear about Michael Penix Jr. replacing Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback. Do you think the Falcons rookie would help the team get out of its ongoing struggles and qualify for the playoffs?