Raheem Morris said Kirk Cousins will not have to 'look over his shoulder' as the starting QB in the wake of the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.
starting quarterback of the foreseeable future has not changed after the team's stunning first-round NFL draft decision, according to new coach Raheem Morris.. of Washington with the No. 8 pick Thursday night. The choice sent shockwaves across the NFL since Atlanta had just signed Cousins as a free agent last month to a four-year contract worth up to $180 million, with $100 million of that guaranteed.
Cousins called Penix on the phone Thursday night and the two had a"very good conversation," Penix said Saturday. He wouldn't go into any further detail but said,"I'm super excited to work with him, and he said he's the same with me." Instead, the Falcons used the selection on Cousins' apparent successor before he had played a down for the team. McCartney said Cousins, formerly of the, understands the business of football and is ready to move on but added that there was surprise about the Falcons' decision.
Morris said Saturday he spoke with Cousins on Thursday night with the idea of being"empathetic of how he felt at the time." Morris said he preaches that communication has to be open, honest and continuous and that will continue with regard to this situation.
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