A lot goes into being a franchise quarterback, some much deeper than just the product on the field. The quarterback is the face of the franchise and, in many cases, the face of an entire city. There’s a responsibility that comes with the title that cannot be taken lightly. Kirk Cousins knows that as well
Wednesday was not a positive day for the Atlanta Hawks in the injury department. Second-year guard Kobe Bufkin was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery, and the Hawks will also be without Onyeka Okongwu for at least the next four games. “Center Onyeka Okongwu (left knee inflammation) will
The Falcons made the difficult but necessary decision yesterday, announcing Michael Penix Jr. as the team’s starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. It effectively ends the Kirk Cousins era in Atlanta after just 14 games, a mere nine months after handing the veteran a $180 million contract in free agency. The Falcons will
For some fans across the Southeast, getting the Atlanta Braves on television can be difficult, sometimes even impossible, given the league’s blackout restrictions. Hopefully, those issues will be sorted out completely sooner rather than later, but the Braves continue to make efforts to expand their reach. Most recently, the Braves have agreed to a multi-year
Braves ace Spencer Strider missed essentially all of last season. He started to feel discomfort in his elbow during Spring Training, and after just two starts, in which he didn’t look at all like his typical dominant self, it was announced he was out for the season with a torn UCL. A typical recovery timeline
The Atlanta Falcons made a seismic shift last night, announcing that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will take over as the starting quarterback, officially benching Kirk Cousins. The decision was one the organization had clearly hoped to avoid, given the financial implications and the optics of moving on from Cousins just one season into a lucrative
Despite Kirk Cousins’ abysmal play, Raheem Morris has shown unwavering faith in the 13-year veteran. But after yet another dreadful performance against the Raiders, it’s evident a change could be coming in the near future. When asked who the Falcons will start at quarterback on Sunday against the Giants, Morris declined to answer, stating the
Kirk Cousins is amid a five-game stretch in which he’s thrown just one touchdown and nine interceptions. Absolutely unacceptable quarterback play, especially from a 13-year veteran; yet somehow, it doesn’t even feel like those numbers do his poor performance justice. Cousins looks like he’s seeing ghosts out on the field. His decision-making has been that
The Braves have been absolutely radio silent to this point in the offseason. Not only have they yet to make a substantial splash, but they haven’t really been connected to anything. Of course, the Braves are known for operating with extreme discretion, keeping their plans close to the vest. Still, it’s been an unusually uneventful
The Atlanta Falcons delivered another uninspiring performance on Monday Night, beating the lowly Raiders 15-9. The win does break a four-game losing streak, but the lackluster performance from Kirk Cousins will once again dominate the headlines as the calls for Michael Penix Jr. only grow louder. It’s understandable; continuing to start Kirk Cousins while his
