Atlanta Falcons veteran tackle Jake Matthews is fully confident in "ogre mentality" Kaleb McGary to protect the blindside of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall last year made things awkward for Kirk Cousins and seemingly the quarterback room as a whole. This year, Penix himself, now

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is hoping he landed his next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. "I think it's important to remember he only has three games as a professional quarterback, as an NFL quarterback," Blank said during Saturday's press conference. "I think he's smart as heck, he's a really good leader, he works hard.