Atlanta To Start Michael Penix Jr., Benching Kirk Cousins
Listen, the contract that the Atlanta Falcons gave to Kirk Cousins this off-season was always a mistake. We all can admit that. Cousins healthy I am not totally sure was worth $180 million, nonetheless coming off a torn Achilles . However, they went ahead and made that decision, but also took his insurance plan in the 2024 NFL Draft, by taking Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall. Many believed that it was the wrong pick, fearing Atlanta was punting this pick years down the line to be Cousins’ successor.
However, news broke tonight via NFL Insider Ian Rapoport that Atlanta will be benching Kirk Cousins in favor of the rookie Michael…..