Falcons make quarterback choice as Kirk Cousins’ struggles proceed in third straight loss

The Atlanta Falcons used their first-round choose again in April on a quarterback, however they don’t seem to be prepared handy the keys over to him regardless of their veteran quarterback’s present struggles. 

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmed his confidence in Kirk Cousins, who had a four-interception recreation within the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday that moved the Falcons to 6-6 on the season. 

It’s the staff’s third consecutive loss, however fortunately, the NFC South continues to be one of many weaker within the NFL because the Falcons are tied for first place with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes towards the Los Angeles Chargers in the course of the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Photographs)

So, with a playoff spot in thoughts and solely 5 video games remaining within the common season, there was debate about whether or not the Falcons ought to make a quarterback change. 

Morris put out that fireside earlier than it may get too wild. 

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“I don’t suppose that’s going to be the difficulty round right here,” Morris mentioned in response to a query about Cousins getting benched, by way of the New York Publish. “That man’s carried us. That man’s received us to the purpose the place we’re 6–6, first place within the division. Nonetheless received every thing in entrance of us, regardless of what occurred immediately. It’s as much as us to bounce again and discover a strategy to win soccer video games, and there’s no higher man than 18 to do this for us.”

So, Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons’ first-round choose that shocked the soccer world months in the past, will proceed sitting behind Cousins as his backup. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a go towards the Los Angeles Chargers within the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs)

However Cousins is aware of that he’s not enjoying as much as his requirements of late, throwing an interception in every of the earlier two video games earlier than this clunker of a efficiency on Sunday. Cousins has additionally not thrown a landing in every of the final three video games.

“We received’t make any excuses for them that occurred immediately,” Morris mentioned. “That man has carried us all season, he’s accomplished such a fabulous job. It’s laborious to throw that man beneath the bus.”

The Falcons’ choose of Penix at No. 8 general, who starred for the Washington Huskies, shocked many as a result of Cousins signing a four-year, $180 million take care of $100 million assured. 

He has seen a while on the regular-season area in blowout losses, finishing three of his 5 passes for 38 yards. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) drops again to go towards the Los Angeles Chargers within the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs)

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However Penix will proceed studying from Cousins, who will look to proper the ship this upcoming week within the dubbed “revenge recreation” towards his Minnesota Vikings, as he makes his return to the staff he spent the final six seasons with.

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