Falcons Raheem Morris Gives Clear Verdict on Michael Penix Jr.'s Role After Being Benched for Kirk Cousins in Week 3

Falcons Raheem Morris gives clear verdict on Michael Penix Jr.'s role after being benched for Kirk Cousins in Week 3

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has declared his position on Michael Penix Jr.’s starting role after benching him for Kirk Cousins.

Atlanta Falcons Coach Raheem Morris Takes Wildly Unnecessary Shot At Kirk Cousins To Defend Michael Penix's Poor Play

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Second-year Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix isn’t exactly having a great start to his first full season as the team’s starter. But things could be way worse, according to head coach Raheem Morris. For example, Penix could be so bad that the team needs to bench him, much like the current backup, Kirk Cousins. Morris, in defense of Penix, lobbed a hilariously unnecessary shot at Cousins during a press conference o…

Matt Ryan comments on a potential Falcons quarterback competition

When the Falcons handed Kirk Cousins a $180 million contract and then spent the 8th overall pick on Michael Penix Jr. just a few weeks later, they essentially invited a quarterback controversy to Atlanta — and that’s exactly what they’ve gotten. Last season, Cousins was named the unquestioned starter heading into the year, and for about nine weeks, everything was going according to plan. The Falcons were 6-3, comfortably in first place in the NF…

Falcons coach talks going back to Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons replaced veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. toward the end of last season. Both quarterbacks remain on Atlanta’s roster, but Penix Jr. opened the season firmly entrenched as the Falcons’ starter moving forward. Then, Sunday happened. Penix Jr. went 18/36, throwing the ball for only 172 yards and no touchdowns with two interceptions to boot. The performance led many to believe that Atlanta would tur…

Falcons coach has 4-word message about Michael Penix's job status

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates after a victory over the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Michael Penix Jr. had the worst game of his young NFL career on Sunday, which served as a reminder that the Atlanta Falcons still have the highest-paid backup quarterback in the league sitting on their bench. That does not mean a change is c…

The Sports Network - Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is 'our guy,' says coach Raheem Morris amid Kirk Cousins questions

Morris won't even entertain the notion that Cousins could get the Falcons' starting QB job back from Penix.Read More …