Falcons' Cousins says he 'didn't forget how to play quarterback' after losing starting job to Penix
After losing his job as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins is promising to support rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins threw nine interceptions with one touchdown in the past five games
By CHARLES ODUM
Published - Dec 18, 2024, 07:49 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 18, 2024, 07:49 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins was signed to a massive four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons because he was perceived to be the missing piece at quarterback for a team that otherwise was ready for a return to the playoffs.
Cousins lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr. because coach Raheem Morris concluded Cousins' turnovers were the biggest barrier to the team's playoff hopes.
That conclusion was difficult for Cousins to hear from his coach during an unscheduled meeting on Tuesday night.
“It’s pro football, and it was a standard that I have for myself and the team has for me,” Cousins said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t playing up to that standard consistently enough.”
