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Kirk Cousins shrugged off any hard feelings Tuesday over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doesn’t think there will be any issues in the quarterback room.
Cousins spoke after the two quarterbacks worked together during an offseason training session at the Falcons’ suburban complex in Flowery Branch.
“There’s always going to be competition in this league,” Cousins said. “You’ve got to go out and earn it. I control what I can control and also understand there’s a lot I don’t control. I learned a long time ago you’ve got to focus on what you can control.”
Cousins expanded on those thoughts during a recent podcast interview, where he said “I don’t think there can be” any dwelling on slights caused by the Penix pick.
“I don’t think it’s helpful,” Cousins told former NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan. “Like, we’re trying to win a Super Bowl, and it’s hard enough. Let’s all be on the same page and try and go win a Super Bowl.”
Cousins was one of the biggest free-agent signings of the offseason, agreeing to a $180 million, four-year deal with the Falcons that includes $100 million in guaranteed money. He was viewed as the missing piece on a team that has endured six straight losing seasons since its most recent playoff appearance in 2017.
Then, in the most shocking decision of the draft, the Falcons selected Penix with the No. 8 overall selection, which clearly caught Cousins off guard.
He didn’t exactly endorse the selection of Penix, dodging a question about whether he would’ve signed with the Falcons if he knew they were planning to draft another quarterback in the first round.
“I don’t really deal in hypotheticals,” Cousins said. “We could go down that path a long time in a lot of ways. It just doesn’t do us any good. I’m excited for this opportunity. I think it’s a real privilege to play quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. I’m trying to make good on the opportunity that’s been given to me with the way I work…
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Publish date : 2024-05-14 23:30:49
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