Why the Atlanta Falcons should stick with Kirk Cousins
Can the Atlanta Falcons make a playoff push with Kirk Cousins at the helm? Host Aaron Freeman discusses the critical decision that could reshape their future. Explore the potential quarterback change from Cousins to Michael Penix and what it means for the Falcons’ playoff hopes.
What are the challenges of benching and trading Cousins including the hefty $65 million dead money and his no-trade clause? With the Falcons sitting at 6-6, the comparisons to last season are obvious. He also critiques fan expectations, urging them to enjoy the journey rather than fixate on the destination.
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28 comments
Bruhhhhhh…stop it. Dude throws floaters all over the field, clearly is cooked, pan fried. Know when to fold em
This is why Aaron is the best falcons podder. He doesn’t by into the hype and has seen the team for what they are all season long.
Aaron acting like penix is Anthony Richardson or some he was a Heisman runner up
Yay so Who you think New G M with the Falcons
Ok Aaron, you were right. I apologize for having so much stupid hope.
WINS and LOSSES are not a QB stat Brady gad top 10 defenses 17 out of 20 years
They cannot trade him if they threaten to bench him they will get fired. Kirk wanted to retire in ATL. Kirk will NEVER NEVER accept a trade they will have to eat the money like DEN did with Wilson
There should be a qb change if kirk stinks it up again this game no questions asked
Nobody ever said the coach and QB were the only issues, you repeating that lie over and over as some way to validate yourself is stupid, just because they changed these things don’t mean they aren’t still an issue just stop trying to make fans sound stupid cause at the end of the day that’s all you are
What is Dead may Never Die! Kirk is about to pay the iron price.😑
Aaron has the worst falcons podcast. He roots for the team to lose so he can say he was right lmao. When the falcons make the playoffs he wont admit he was wrong either. Gotta stop listening for a few weeks.
14:05 u better stop playing before Jessie Bates pulls up with the defamation case to save himself from an angry wife 😂
Turnovers bro c'mon… he leads the league…
God I've drank the kool aid for 30 fu%KING years lol.. appreciate all the knowledge..
This is suppose to be a season of hope and playoffs. Don’t mention the dreaded T word.
Brutally honest but very fair haha all good points
It's already a disappointment
Lol Aaron feelin' himself 😅 even busted it the 300 quote 😂😂😂
It's COMMON SENSE that you stick with Kirk Cousins over an unproven Rookie QB. The crazy thing is people were crowning Kirk Cousins just 3 games ago when the Falcons were 6-3 & now some have done a 180 & act like he's keeping the team from winning. To suggest that Kirk Cousins is holding the Falcons back is absorb. Sure you can claim Kirk cost the Falcons the game vs the Chargers but Kirk is still the BEST OPTION at QB & still one of the TOP QBs in the NFL & he gives the Falcons a GREAT CHANCE at winning this Division. The Falcons are 6-6 with 5 to go & how schedules LOOK ON PAPER OBVIOUSLY DON'T MATTER. Also the Falcons hold the Tiebreaker due to Kirks 5 TD Game & I have no reason to believe that the Kirk Cousins who lead several Comeback Wins a few weeks ago isn't the same Kirk Cousins we have today. The truth is there's just people that Hate Kirk Cousins or want to see Penix play & there emotions are making them irrational. I bet these Kirk haters got mad when Kirk lead the winning Drive in Philly & hated the 5 TD game against Tampa. They've been waiting for a really bad game to speak up & its sad we have people suffering from Kirk Derangement Syndrome.
You like that? What a joke it's all false hope and Atlanta fans are so delusional they can't see it🤣🤣🤣
Strawman argument again.
I've definitely learned too ride the ride 😂
I agree stick with Kirk see how he does and go from there… but let’s say this is he an elite quarterback no ..not sure why they paid him so much money but let’s see but let’s let’s say do the falcons look like a superbowl team Heck no say what you want to say if they don’t fix the problem they will lose the division and will be sitting at home watching tv but seriously lose to the young guy or old we want a winning team I don’t care who is playing if you play coach quarterback or kicker play like crap they must go period
If this was Ridder or Mariota I would say the season is over. We got Kirko Chainz. The man is going to bounce back and get us in the playoffs. As a long time fan(since the early 90’s)..I still got faith in this team! 🔴⚫️
Good job Aaron
We been knew Kirk was trash 😂😂😂skol
Atlanta thought Penix would be gone at 8. I thought Penix would be gone by 6 pick to ny
No way you said Penix mobility is an issue. Lol