When the Falcons gave Kirk Cousins $180 million in free agency, they never envisioned he would be this ineffective, especially when the club decided to draft Michael Penix Jr. six weeks later with a top 10 pick. Just 14 games into that $180 million contract, Cousins’ time in Atlanta is over. The Falcons have benched
The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, benching Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix Jr., according to a statement from Raheem Morris. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback moving forward,” Morris said. “This was a football decision and we are fully focused on
Raheem Morris’ lack of trust in Kirk Cousins became painfully evident during the second half of the Falcons’ win over the Raiders. Zac Robinson called an ultra-conservative game, relying heavily on the run despite facing a dreadful Raiders defense and an even worse offense. The Falcons’ defense was dominant, and yet Atlanta refused to open
The Devil works hard, but the NFL works harder, and those at the league offices want to see Michael Penix Jr. square off against Jayden Daniels, as they announced the Falcons will take on the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8:20 p.m. in primetime. The Week 17 game was flexed and could’ve been played
Everyone can see Kirk Cousins isn’t what he was before the Achilles injury, and the Falcons offense is rearing its ugly head with the veteran under center. Despite starting with field position in Raiders territory on four of their 11 drives, Atlanta only mustered 15 points, two of which came by a safety. Two of
The Falcons win over the Raiders on Monday Night Football was the least inspiring win Atlanta fans have seen in quite a long time. The old adage “never apologize for a win” in the NFL is generally true, but this is different. The Falcons aren’t going to catch the Buccaneers in the NFC South. They’re
While other fan bases are busy buying new jerseys and celebrating big offseason moves, Braves Country sits impatiently, waiting for Alex Anthopoulos to make his first significant splash. The reason behind the quiet offseason has been clear to some, but for those who needed a little more credibility to back it up, Chipper Jones recently
As the trend of former NFL stars turning into coaching continues, former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick might be next in line. According to The Virginian Pilot, Vick interviewed for the Norfolk State head coaching vacancy. “I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” Vick told The Pilot. Norfolk State recently fired Dawson
As the NBA Trade Deadline approaches, there are a few storylines to follow surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. Though the Hawks are winning and in playoff contention, nobody should expect the club to be serious buyers unless it somehow benefits them in the future. They might not be sellers either, even if they’re listening. Reports surfaced
As expected, the Falcons are going to face their former quarterback in Desmond Ridder on Monday Night Football for the world to see. Raiders QB Desmond Ridder is expected to start tonight vs. the Falcons, per sources. Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is listed as questionable and is expected to work out pregame to see if
