Six interceptions prior to now two video games and nil wins since Nov. 3, quarterback Kirk Cousins is on the new seat with followers in Atlanta. However he is nonetheless on agency footing because the starter with the one one which issues, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.
Morris stays dedicated to Cousins and delivered his strongest assertion but on resisting the temptation to put in rookie first-round choose Michael Penix Jr. because the starter any time quickly.
“I advised you proper from the start, he is our future,” Morris stated of Penix. “… And to have the ability to have the respect, to have the ability to have the boldness, to have the ability to have the wherewithal to help Kirk and all these things, too, it is an ideal studying lesson for him as nicely. So, while you undergo all that course of, you possibly can have a look at totally different organizations [that have] pulled the set off and put guys on the market too early and it is gone horrible, and I do not wish to be that man.”
Morris stated Penix will play “when it is time” with out expounding on his timeline for the rookie, or the group’s view on when it might contemplate a change.
The Falcons had been 6-3 after back-to-back wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys when the wheels fell off for Cousins and the Atlanta offense. The Falcons have scored 57 factors prior to now 4 video games, all losses, since combining for 58 factors in these consecutive victories.
Atlanta is on the street this week for a “Monday Night time Soccer” matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder could possibly be on the sector for the Raiders if Aidan O’Connell is dominated out with a knee bruise. O’Connell stated he is “hoping to get there” after being carted off the sector final week.
Morris stated the Falcons are supporting Cousins however did recommend he is throughly concerned in reviewing the efficiency of all positions.
“So to say benching would not cross your thoughts, you have all the time acquired to contemplate these issues when you really feel prefer it’s one thing that is … irreparable or regardless of the case could also be,” Morris stated. “However I do not really feel that manner. I really feel like (Cousins) goes to come back out of this factor and he will go on a run right here and get us to do the issues that we have to do.”
The Buccaneers have received three consecutive video games and are in sole possession of first place within the NFC South at 7-6.
Atlanta’s remaining four-game schedule options the Raiders (2-11), New York Giants (2-11), Washington Commanders (8-5) and Carolina Panthers (3-10).
–Area Stage Media