Penny was the best all around back not named Barkley in the draft. RB is a HUGE issue for the Hawks as of right now. Penny lead the nation in broken tackles and yards after contact behind the LoS...both skills PC loves to have in a RB.
I was critical at first, but Penny is a potential 3-down back, and a position they need to bolster. Hawks have what, 9 picks remaining? They have plenty of time to address their other issues. Shaq was a 3rd rounder at CB...there is still plenty of talent left on the board.
This upcoming season is a rebuild season, that is abundantly clear. So if people are expecting to win the NFC West, youre probably delusional. This is the start of a rebuilding process that will take at least 2 years to complete as these really good foundation age and need to be replaced by younger talent...RW included.
So for those giving up, dont watch. Plain and simple. Is PC over his head? This year may be make or break and it wont be measured by W-L, but by progress his players make that he drafted last year and this year.