The Atlanta Falcons have wrapped up their mandatory minicamp last week and the focus now turns to training camp at the end of July with the offseason program now officially complete.

As has been the case for most of the offseason, quarterback is going to be the topic on the minds of most as Atlanta navigates how it is going to deploy the position this year. There are two clear contenders and under a brand new coaching staff, neither one on paper has a major edge.

Michael Penix Jr. is of course the team's former first round selection and if it were up to ownership, he may get another chance to show he's the guy. In order to make that happen though, he's going to have to beat out free agent signing Tua Tagovailoa, who holds the advantage of being someone the new regime chose to bring in.

While things got rough for Tagovailoa towards the end of his tenure in Miami, he has produced at a high level before in an offense full of good weapons, which is exactly what the Falcons have. Ultimately, while Atlanta has said the battle has not really started yet due to Penix still working his way back from a torn ACL in November, it's tough to not think Tagovailoa has an advantage right now.

The coaching staff can say whatever it wants, but minicamp reps matter, and Tagovailoa impressing with every chance he gets absolutely matters. While Penix may have the favor of the fanbase and the organization as a whole, a clean slate is a clean slate, and Kevin Stefanski will start whoever he thinks is more capable of running his offense.

Tagovailoa excels when it comes to play action and playing under center, which is what this offense is going to be. Right now, it feels like Penix has to come into camp fully healthy and be able to look head and shoulders better than Tagovailoa in order to keep the job.

Of course, all of this is based on momentum and Penix may still be thought of internally as the starter when he's healthy. However, every coach who has spoken about this has made it a point to call this an open competition.

And given that his competition has not been able to participate fully, it's hard not to think Tagovailoa has not pulled ahead at this point. It's likely close and will be a battle throughout camp, but reps in the offense so far has to give Tagovailoa a slight edge as of right now.