The Falcons came into the season with many believing they were the favorites to win the NFC South, a feat they have not accomplished since 2016. With Kirk Cousins, that seemed probable. I mean, a Desmond Ridder-led Falcons team split with the Buccaneers and Saints last year. After Week 1, it seems Atlanta is no
The overarching question of the Falcons’ Week 1 disaster surrounds Kirk Cousins’ health. From the eye test, it was clear that the veteran was still feeling the effects of his Achilles injury. He was figuratively and literally flat. However, Raheem Morris came out on Monday and said that he was healthy. I’m not drinking the
The Falcons signed free agent offensive tackle Brandon Parker on Tuesday afternoon, but that wasn’t the only thing the club did. Atlanta worked out a total of nine players, including a pair of first-round picks in John Ross and Phillip Dorsett, as well as Ahkello Witherspoon, Andy Isabella and Byron Pringle, among others. #Falcons worked
The Falcons made an interesting signing earlier today, announcing a deal with free agent offensive tackle Brandon Parker to bolster the trenches. We've signed T Brandon Parker — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 10, 2024 Since the Falcons only had 52 players on their active roster, there won’t be a corresponding move, and Parker joins the
This Braves season has been headlined by injuries and underperformance. Yes, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider being lost for the season has been a detrimental blow to the club, as well as the plethora of other players that have been lost for significant periods. However, other than Marcell Ozuna, every player has basically not
The Falcons are coming off one of the most disappointing debuts in recent memory. Fans and analysts alike were excited for the Raheem Morris era with Kirk Cousins, Zac Robinson, Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson as the driving force in the excitement. It couldn’t have gone worse. London and Pitts were quiet, Cousins
The Falcons are licking their wounds on this Monday evening and are finally answering questions about the showing on Sunday. The one that everyone wants to know — Is Kirk Cousins hurt? Raheem Morris was asked about it, and Atlanta’s head coach said that his struggles weren’t injury-related, “probably some rust.” Raheem Morris said "probably
When the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. a little over a month after giving Kirk Cousins a $180 million deal in free agency, it immediately brought quarterback controversy to Atlanta. There was never a moment during training camp where Falcons players, coaches, or fans called for Penix to be the starter. It was always Cousins’
Everything that Falcons fans were excited about for this season came to a crashing halt in Week 1 against the Steelers. The defense was mostly good but gave up several big plays to George Pickens by way of A.J. Terrell. The offense is where most of the disappointment lies, though. Kirk Cousins and Zac Robinson
There’s a lot to talk about this Monday morning following a pitiful showing for the Falcons yesterday afternoon, and this piece is about wonder boy Zac Robinson falling flat on his face in his offensive coordinator debut. When the Falcons initially hired Raheem Morris, my first question was who he’d be bringing on as the
