Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris shares some encouraging news about wide receiver Drake London following the win over the Giants.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked during his Zoom press conference Monday about whether Kirk Cousins will remain his starter, and Morris declined to answer amid external calls for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
The 7-7 Atlanta Falcons are making a massive move with a playoff spot in the balance. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is being benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Both quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged the lack of production from under center after the game. When speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Morris didn't shut the door on possibly making a change at the position ahead of the Falcons' Sunday afternoon clash with the New York Giants.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday he’s benching Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix will start Sunday against the New York Giants.
They hosted 24 families from football programs led by the New York Police Department for an event providing ... That doesn’t change.” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris held a press conference on Wednesday and the decision to bench quarterback Kirk ...
The Atlanta Falcons reclaimed the NFC South lead this weekend, defeating the New York Giants by a score of 34-7. Michael Penix Jr. impressed in his first real NFL action, becoming just the third Falcons rookie quarterback ever to win his first start.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on London’s status in his postgame press conference. Not only is London okay, it seems that holding him out was a precautionary measure more than anything else. “I believe he could have gone back in,” Morris said. “I look forward to him being able to practice next week.”
The Atlanta Falcons received an early Christmas gift from the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday evening. After defeating the New York Giants, 34-7, the Falcons got to sit back and watch as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were upset by the Cowboys in prime time.
The Falcons had planned to sit Penix behind Cousins this season, but the veteran's play dictated this move with a playoff spot at stake.
There's always room for improvement in the NFL; and with Kirk Cousins there seems to be a lot of room right now