All eyes have been on Kirk Cousins after the Falcons chosen former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth general choose within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Cousins, who can be 36 at first of the season, clearly hoped Atlanta was going to make use of its first-round choose on a participant that might have an instantaneous affect.
Nonetheless, after having a while to digest the choice, Cousins says he’s not indignant and is able to transfer on.
“I do not suppose there could be [beef]. I do not suppose it is useful,” Cousins stated on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast. “We’re attempting to win the Tremendous Bowl, and it is exhausting sufficient. So let’s all be on the identical web page and let’s go attempt to win the Tremendous Bowl.”
Cousins is sensible to place it previously. The 12-year veteran is aware of higher than anybody how tough it’s to make the playoffs and, nonetheless, make a run to the Tremendous Bowl.
Plus, the Falcons have reiterated that Cousins remains to be their man.
“What we did to get Kirk Cousins ought to inform everyone what we imagine in Kirk Cousins,” assistant basic supervisor Kyle Smith stated through the workforce’s official web site. “Then, within the draft, Michael Penix was there. It is a quarterback — a younger quarterback — that we imagine in. We pulled that set off. I imply, that is as clear as I can say it.”
Cousins’ four-year, $180 million cope with $100 million assured helps simply that.
There’s additionally an argument for the Falcons including a proficient younger quarterback to the room. Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles, and though he appears to be progressing in the best path, his age is an enormous issue.
Cousins has been round lengthy sufficient to know the NFL is a enterprise.
“You are reminded once more that there are belongings you management, and there are numerous issues you do not management,” Cousins added. “This wasn’t like a overseas idea. That is the NFL. Something can occur.”
The query now could be: how quick will Cousins’ leash be with Penix Jr. ready patiently behind?
