The chief coach of Atlanta, Raheem Morris, made it clear that the movement did not mean that there is a battle for the position
Charlotte – The substitute quarterback Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousinsentered the match this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but the chief coach Raheem Morris made it clear that there is no competition for the field Marshal.
Kirk Cousins replaced the erratic Michael Penix Jr. with 10:44 for playing in a game in which Falcons They lost 27-0 to their divisional rivals of the South NFC. Kirk Cousins He could not move the ball much in his first series, with Atlanta losing possession in the field.
Los Falcons finally they were bleached, losing 30-0 against the Panthers in a match in which Atlanta It was clearly favorite.
Morris said that “the game was out of reach” when asked why he put Kirk Cousinsand wanted their headlines to “be safe.” He responded flatly that he was not asked if Kirk Cousins I could compete for ownership this week.
Michael Penix He completed 18 of 36 passes for 172 yards and two interceptions this Sunday, including the first returned interception for Touchdown in his career.
“I never conform to not play,” he said Michael Penix When asked about the entry of Kirk Cousins to the party. “In the end, I listened to my coach, and he did what he considered best for the team and the decision he made. So I have to respect him and support Kirk as long as it is in the field. He does that for me. “
Kirk Cousins It was the seafarence of the titular field of the Falcons Last season after signing a 100 million dollar contract guaranteed in the 2024 preseason. Falcons They recruited Michael Penix with the eighth global selection of the draft.
Last season, Kirk Cousins led the Falcons At a season of 6-3 before a disastrous streak that began in the middle of the campaign. Kirk Cousins He was sent to the bank in week 16, after a five -game streak with nine interceptions and only a touchdown pass. Michael Penix He was appointed head of that moment and had a good performance in the last three games of the team, despite the fact that the Falcons They ended with a 1-2 record and stayed out of the playoffs.
Many expected that Kirk Cousins was cut or exchanged last season, but the Falcons They made it clear that they felt comfortable keeping him as a substitute. A very expensive substitute also. Kirk Cousins It will win 27.5 million dollars guaranteed this season.
Kirk Cousins He completed 5 of 7 passes for 79 yards without touchdowns or interceptions.
Michael Penix He had problems in the first half with the headset, but said he improved with the course of the game. In general, he failed several passes that he should have made, and the offensive was clumsy.
