Kirk Cousins opens up on phone call with Michael Penix Jr after rookie replaced him as Falcons QB Less than a full 24 hours after he was unceremoniously benched for a rookie, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins said that he would offer to help Michael Penix Jr. as best as he can.
After Cousins' struggles, Atlanta will be handing the reins over to rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins said that he spoke to Morris on the phone Tuesday night - where he was told that Penix would start down the stretch.
Speaking to reporters after the decision was made, Cousins said he understood the choice being made and said he would offer help to Penix.
'And so, it is what it is, and you roll with it and now you still get ready -- 'one play away' kind of a thing -- and support Mike and just try to help our team be able to find a way to win these last three to get in the playoffs, and that's what it's all about.'.
Cousins has been struggling in his transition from Minnesota to Atlanta this season - after signing a four-year, $180million contract with the Falcons.
