ATLANTA, GA (WJON News) — The Atlanta Falcons are benching former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix, Junior will be the Falcons starting quarterback moving forward. Thirty-six-year-old Cousins left Minnesota in the offseason to sign a four-year 180-million-dollar contract with Atlanta. The Falcons then selected Penix with… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Bench Ex-Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Cousins
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Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Score another one for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the entire Minnesota Vikings front office. The Vikings decided to let franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins walk in 2024 free agency, opting instead for a rapid succession plan. The team added Sam Darnold on a cheap, one-year deal and doubled down by taking rookie J.J. McCarthy with the 10th… Continue reading Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Luke Hales/Getty Images Daniel Jones wanted to go to a contender, and that is exactly what happened after his release from the New York Giants. Jones hit waivers and ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. This move for the Vikings now creates some conversation surrounding the quarterback position. Right now, it is currently Sam… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones