Cousins has been held without a touchdown pass since Week 9 while throwing eight interceptions in that same span. Many are calling for the team to bench Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
I truly believe the only reason the Falcons haven't gone to Michael Penix Jr. yet is because of optics... I’ve had players inside that locker room tell me point blank, Michael Penix Jr. is the best quarterback in this building.
While Penix has only appeared in two games this season, he was considered one of the most pro-ready quarterback prospects in the 2024 draft class.
The Falcons planned to keep the rookie on the bench for the entire season, but you have to wonder how far head coach Raheem Morris will let the team sink before making a change.
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