Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is in no hurry to bench Kirk Cousins after the quarterback’s four-interception performance in Sunday’s 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Morris was asked if he would consider a quarterback change but didn’t sound eager about making a move. It’s hard to ignore the possibility though, considering Cousins has thrown six interceptions over the last three weeks without a touchdown.
“We’ve got no issues with that man,” Morris said after the game. “I don’t think that’s going to be an issue around here… there’s no better man than 18 to (play quarterback) for us.”
Morris credited Cousins for what he’s done to get the team in playoff position with a realistic chance at hosting a postseason game. And even on a three-game losing streak, the Falcons still sit atop the NFC South with everything in front of them.
“That guy has been carrying us all season,” said Morris. “He’s done a marvelous job and it’s hard to throw the guy under the bus… we’ll bounce back, we’ll bring him back and we will be ready to go.”
Morris also said that he did not consider making a change to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at any point in the game, and the team will roll with Cousins.
“I have no doubt he will bounce back and be ready to go, especially against his former team.”
It will be interesting to see how Cousins fares against the Minnesota Vikings in the stadium where he spent the last six seasons of his career.
While Morris is sticking by his quarterback for the time being, he has one simple request.
“Don’t turn the ball over. It’s really simple.”