The Atlanta Falcons have officially pulled the plug on the Kirk Cousins Experience, benching their $180 million quarterback in favor of rookie Micheal Penix Jr. as the team tries to make the playoffs. It is on one hand a shocking development. But there were certainly signs something could be off, beginning with the franchise's unusual decision to spend the No. 9 overall draft pick on Penix and Cousins's abominable play has looked more like the new normal and not a blip.
At 7-7 the Falcons have plenty left to play for and they apparently believe that Penix gives them the better chance to win. Discussing the move on Get Up, an expert panel agreed that it's a move that could save Atlanta's season.
