Falcons Coach Raheem Morris Questions Kirk Cousins as Starting QB
After a shaky win, Morris hints at a potential change at QB, raising questions about Michael Penix Jr.’s future with the Falcons
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Minneapolis: So, the Falcons just had a nail-biter against the Raiders, and coach Raheem Morris is not too sure about sticking with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback. After the game, he was asked if Cousins would start against the Giants, and he didn’t give a straight answer.
Morris said they just got back and need to go through the usual process. He admitted that the quarterback position didn’t perform well enough, which is a pretty big deal. It’s the first time he’s shown any doubt about Cousins this season.
Before this, Morris had been pretty loyal to Cousins, even after a rough patch where Cousins threw eight picks in four games. He had always backed him up, saying he was the guy to lead the team.
But after a tough loss to the Vikings, where Cousins threw two interceptions and no touchdowns, things are looking shaky. The Falcons barely scraped by with a 15-9 win against the Raiders, who have been struggling all season.
Cousins had a rough night, completing just 11 of 17 passes for 112 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Falcons are now 7-7, still in the playoff hunt, but they need to win their last three games to have a shot.
With all this pressure, fans are starting to wonder if it’s time to give rookie Michael Penix Jr. a chance. Morris isn’t shutting that idea down, which makes you think—will Cousins keep his spot, or is it Penix time?