The Atlanta Falcons are able to make strikes.
They is perhaps accomplished with Kirk Cousins after lower than one 12 months on the helm and giving him $90 million assured.
Raheem Morris demanded higher quarterback play after the shut win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and never even successful that recreation was sufficient for Cousins to maintain his job.
That’s why NFL analyst Rob Parker doesn’t assume the choice to bench him made any sense.
Speaking on FOX Sports activities, he argued that it could’ve made sense to bench him three weeks in the past, not after a win:
“This doesn’t make sense! In case you had benched Kirk Cousins three weeks in the past, I’d have understood, particularly when he had no touchdowns and eight interceptions over a four-week stretch… HE JUST WON THE GAME. I’m not even a giant Kirk Cousins fan, however this timing doesn’t make sense!” Parker stated.
Then once more, Cousins’ play left loads to be desired over the previous month or so, so it’s troublesome to make a case for the Falcons to maintain beginning him when the season is on the road.
Granted, making an attempt to salvage the season with a rookie signal-caller is dangerous, to say the least, however they could really feel like Michael Penix Jr. is prepared.
It’s additionally price noting that the Falcons didn’t do Cousins many favors with their offensive scheming and play-calling, as he by no means regarded suited to run that sort of offense.
Nonetheless, he’s 36 years previous and coming off a significant damage, so it additionally is smart that this crew needs to see what they’ve on their arms with their first-round decide.
This appears like the top of the road for Cousins in Atlanta, and he is perhaps one of the coveted free brokers within the offseason if the Falcons determine to launch him.
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