The last 5 games he has had zero zip and power behind his throws. I've watched him for the last 7 years, he does not look healthy. Mentally & Physically. @chrism6609
You have to give Kirk Cousins a ton of respect for even coming out here to do this press conference because most players will simply ignore the media after devastating news like this. Much respect to Kirk for this.
Mariota ran off into the sunset and never came back to the team after his trash play. I'm glad to know Rah has better judgement in leadership, respectfully.
He could have won a super bowl if he signed a team friendly deal while he was still in his prime. Instead he signed a team back breaking deal past his prime, on the wrong side of 35. Greed + Dumb = Penix starting in week 15 to boot a season that could have gone to the playoffs.
@@jamesjohnson6327Tampa has the division locked down. Now it's just a matter of seeing what you got in Penix. They should have switched a few weeks ago.
for 90million id take questions too!!! how are u taking this KIRK.....bad i'm 90mil worth just on this Contract!!! 350million as a QB that hasn't won anything LOL 😂
Minnesota fan here. Kirk has always been an amazing guy and teammate. I've never seen him this unsure and this dispassionate from the game of football than with the media the Falcons have put out around him.
That's cool and all, but this is football and most people are here for football and to see our team win. Kirk can go be an amazing human off the field with his $250m for 1 playoff win in his career so we can find a QB who wins football games.
Sure reignman30, obviously we are all here for football. Kirk didn’t set his bags down before the team started doubting him and unloaded a huge amount of pressure on him all at once. Put yourself in their shoes and stair that down after switching to a new team coming back from a bad achilles injury. The whole time handled it with as much grace as I have seen. So yeah it’s all about Falcon football here but can respect our own damn team mates right?!
Man Much Respect To Kirk To Stand Up There Emotional And Still Speak Up ✊🏾 Thank U Kirko Chainz U Gave Us Falcon Fans Sum Hope We Haven’t Had In The Last 7 Years ✊🏾
Pure class as always. Kirk, some stellar primetime games and the swag surfing we won’t forget! Staff is in win now mode, and maybe this change can help us win out. We know you can still ball with the best!
@shellybelle6781 Okay? But it's cap down the drain. Yall coulda just drafted Penix and filled your roster like the Vikings. Yall already had a roster PLUS more and all you need is a manager. Paid Kirk to be an All-Pro.
Love you and everything you did for us Kirk. You still hold the franchise record for most passing yards in a game and it won't be surpassed for some time!
Kirk has shown he's all class. Nobody will feel sorry for him because financially he is set for life...but I don't care how set you are that had to be hard to do. Much respect to him and easy to see why so many speak so highly of him.
I won’t celebrate the benching. However, it needed to happen. I have no clue what happened to Kirk but we were ahead in the division and it sharply fell. He has 100 million reasons not to be upset though.
@@atlsarmondbro dont feel bad for a guy who is making probably a million dollars per WEEK. Yes its tough situation for kirk, but at the end of the day he has millions to be able to live the best life ever for him and his family.
At the end of the day, Kirk smoked the buccaneers both times and that might just put us into the playoffs. Such a great guy, hope he gets another chance somewhere else next year
@samkersten9539 guy had a bad month. It happens, not milking nothing - its obvs he's not fully healthy amongst other things. Many qbs get paid and have done far worse let's be real
You'll always be Swag Surf Kirk in my book bro. Salute to the nrg you brought to the city & to lifelong Falcons fans like myself everywhere. Class act for sure 🏄🏻♂️ #RISEUP
We love you Kirk. We hope you can help Michael continue to learn and even if he struggles find whats wrong and comeback like the first half of this year big dog.
Kirk is a standup guy and father I watched the quarterback doc he loves his family but man this isn’t personal at all we need a change. We are finally playoff hopeful in December for the first time in years we need results man. Our run game is great. Our defense is solid. We need B+ QB play AT LEAST
Thank you Kirk. Lifelong Falcons fan and will always be. I had hope every single week leading up till now. He may have stumbled but Kirko Chainz is real.
That reporter gave Kirk an out with the question about his Achilles and he didn’t make an excuse even though it would have been justified. Anyone with half a brain can see he’s not moving well enough to pull off the play action - something he’s been elite at his entire career. Massive respect for taking full ownership, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him rebound next season after another year of recovery.
This guy is a Class act. I know this presser was a tough one. Kirk is a team player, but I believe his past Achilles injury was wearing on him and effecting his throws as the season went on.
Still rooting for kirk, started out hot for us but man this end stretch has been rough. If this is the last of kirk, thank you for everything. Looking forward to our future with Penix. Its time to Rise Up!
It's all love Kirk. I have empathy for you as an athlete but you got the bag and you get to sit with a clipboard in hand. Thanks for your time as a Falcon 🖤
Gotta Love Kirk Cousin. We need a President of our country to operate like this. Take responsibility, be supportive, a team player, not divisive, and a leader even when you are disappointed and others want you to be embarrassed. No self preservation just authentically good character.
Vikings fan here. That was a very impressive press conference while dealing with some tough emotions. That kind of emotional intelligence is going to rub off on Penix Jr. I know Kirk will be motivated by this as well. I see this as a win win for the Falcons
I've been a Vikings fan my whole life and i watched Kirk play for 6 years. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family. Even though he's not the starting QB anymore he's always been a true professional and a good man of God. Whatever the future holds for him, i know he will be in good hands.
"There's a standard. It is what it is. You roll with it'. I don't understand why his performance declined so quickly. I really thought we have something here.
We did & do have something but its this stupid franchise rearing its ugly head again & ive seen this for 35 years. Oh well time to get ready for the Braves.
I heard this kind of talk out of kirk-o-chains quite often in MN... glad he is not our excuse anymore. Hes not a team player, he refused to get vaccinated in front of his locker room, hes not a leader, hes a pocket passer at best. Good luck kirko
What does he care. Fleeced every team he played for. One playoff win in 13 years. I'd be fired from my job for that. 400 million career money. Genius agent. Retire.
I love that he’s still keeping himself within the culture of the team and wants to help Penix. He owned up to his shortcomings with the last stretch of games like a true vet. Much respect Kirko Chainz
Think you need to back up one level from the QB. Kirk played great in Minnesota for KOC and his staff. Sam Darnold comes in and does the same thing--best of his career. Think that coaching/scheme make a bigger difference than an individual always. Played Minnesota even up til 4th quarter. Kept giving up long pass plays and kick returns. Not sure that's on Kirk. Then I read this morning there was no passing on 1st down all game. Seems like that would be OC or whoever is calling plays. KIrk is a class act.
Kirk is a consummate professional and just a good person in general… which is clearly shown in how he always conducts himself. You still have a ton of fans and people always cheering for you Kirk! SKOL!!!
If he wouldn't have gotten injured last year, or would've agreed to a team-friendly deal, I know a lot of us would've loved to still see him in the purple and gold. Sadly, this is where we're at, but I'm glad more people get to see why so many grew to respect this man in Minnesota, and the NFL in general. Class act, through and through. Benched or not, he played a solid career, and got his money. Respect.
Mad respect for Kirk being a professional and beating the Bucs ass this year twice. He’s a great dude just needed to be benched for the betterment of the team
I really wanted Penix to sit behind Kirk and learn more for at least a full season even with Kirk’s mistakes but it is what it is I’m routing for Penix and Kirk and hope that it’s only an injury that’s messed with Kirk’s game. I also hope the issue isn’t the OC but we’ll find out these next three games. Rise up!
So he calls Penix the same night he gets benched to reassure that he’ll help him prepare. So much respect for that
Id hope so making as much money as he does and doing what he did...he's supposed to elevate the team for what he's being paid.
@@buddybarlow9604 how dare he struggle after tearing a achilles.
The last 5 games he has had zero zip and power behind his throws. I've watched him for the last 7 years, he does not look healthy. Mentally & Physically. @chrism6609
@@chrism6609 how dare they play the 8th overall pick in week 15.
He also called coach the night Penix was drafted and said we don't need a quarterback 😂😂
You have to give Kirk Cousins a ton of respect for even coming out here to do this press conference because most players will simply ignore the media after devastating news like this. Much respect to Kirk for this.
Mariota ran off into the sunset and never came back to the team after his trash play. I'm glad to know Rah has better judgement in leadership, respectfully.
He still gets the last laugh with all that money in his pocket.
I can think of 90 million reasons why he’s out there bro
Nah he’s trash never accomplished anything never will 😂
@@jepriarias1674I’m saying
Much respect to Kirk. Great human. World needs more Kirk’s. Let’s go 9!!!
He could have won a super bowl if he signed a team friendly deal while he was still in his prime.
Instead he signed a team back breaking deal past his prime, on the wrong side of 35.
Greed + Dumb = Penix starting in week 15 to boot a season that could have gone to the playoffs.
@@cronoesifystill can go to the playoffs. We just need a little help. Even tho we had the division owned smh
@@jamesjohnson6327Tampa has the division locked down. Now it's just a matter of seeing what you got in Penix. They should have switched a few weeks ago.
Lmfao what a waste of money to pay an average at best QB
All class from Kirk. Glad he held this conference to take questions and didn't just go hiding behind closed doors like most guys do.
Yeah you gotta give him a ton of respect for standing in this press conference and answer questions abt his benching.
If I got paid hundreds of millions I wouldn’t care. He only cared about the money, it is obviously.
for 90million id take questions too!!! how are u taking this KIRK.....bad i'm 90mil worth just on this Contract!!! 350million as a QB that hasn't won anything LOL 😂
Thanks Mom
From Kirk
Glad he’s not running away like Mariota did. Kirk’s a class act.
It took me till now to become a true fan of this man. He is class through and through.
Same
Minnesota fan here. Kirk has always been an amazing guy and teammate. I've never seen him this unsure and this dispassionate from the game of football than with the media the Falcons have put out around him.
It took you till he got benched to become a true fan? Weird as hell
@@hardickmcfondle2956 Falcons fans are embarrassing
Still love you Kirk. Will never forget those swag surfing days
Keep on loving while you took the bag on yall to get BENCHED.
Swag surfing days 😂 Literally a month and half ago. Enjoyed it while Kirk was riding high but it is what it is
You mean that one day?
Right 😂
Forgotten😂
Well always respect Kirk for being a professional and killing the Bucs.
Still winning the division 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Killing us straight into the division title lol
Don’t worry one day all your high first round draft picks will pay off…
@@roc50140still 2-0 lol playoff don’t mean nothing when you get sweeped by your owners
@@Iqdimez I'm sorry, but who has a recent Super Bowl W?
I respect Kirk for this press conference. It's a tough one.
Well said.
Very !!!
He’s getting paid $100 million. He got what he wanted.
This press conference changed my mind about Cousins. Class act and a team player. Not selfish and seems to want to support his team mates.
That's cool and all, but this is football and most people are here for football and to see our team win. Kirk can go be an amazing human off the field with his $250m for 1 playoff win in his career so we can find a QB who wins football games.
Sure reignman30, obviously we are all here for football. Kirk didn’t set his bags down before the team started doubting him and unloaded a huge amount of pressure on him all at once. Put yourself in their shoes and stair that down after switching to a new team coming back from a bad achilles injury. The whole time handled it with as much grace as I have seen. So yeah it’s all about Falcon football here but can respect our own damn team mates right?!
Man Much Respect To Kirk To Stand Up There Emotional And Still Speak Up ✊🏾 Thank U Kirko Chainz U Gave Us Falcon Fans Sum Hope We Haven’t Had In The Last 7 Years ✊🏾
Vikings saying your lost is aur gain
Pure class and dignity from Captain Kirk. I’ll still wear my #18 jersey proudly!!!
Pure class as always. Kirk, some stellar primetime games and the swag surfing we won’t forget! Staff is in win now mode, and maybe this change can help us win out. We know you can still ball with the best!
Class act Kirk 👏🏽💯it was just time …Father Time catches us all man
100 million dollar bench player better get his ass up there.
@@swanksthetiger1169naw . Who cares. .Next man up. It ain’t my money. 😂
@shellybelle6781 Okay? But it's cap down the drain. Yall coulda just drafted Penix and filled your roster like the Vikings. Yall already had a roster PLUS more and all you need is a manager. Paid Kirk to be an All-Pro.
Much respect to Kirk man that’s not easy
Love you and everything you did for us Kirk. You still hold the franchise record for most passing yards in a game and it won't be surpassed for some time!
Penix breaks it against Washington 😅 lmao jk
@@TrillVilla5 Would be funny, but it won't happen. Then again, the last time we had a left-handed Black guy named Michael at QB…
That's getting broken this weekend against the Giants
Kudo's to Kirk for handling the media situation up front and to the point. Hope to see more of him on the field in a Falcon's jersey.
i’m glad Kirk took it well and didn’t shove it off or get mad about it
He's media trained. You don't know how he took it
Kurt, you are a class act.
Love how humble Kirk cousin is….. true leader of the nfl
Rise up ATL falcons
Kirk will be a great mentor for Penix! It may be a blessing in disguise for the team in general. Cheers from Edmonton 🇨🇦 Cheering on the Falcons!
Kirk has shown he's all class. Nobody will feel sorry for him because financially he is set for life...but I don't care how set you are that had to be hard to do. Much respect to him and easy to see why so many speak so highly of him.
I won’t celebrate the benching. However, it needed to happen. I have no clue what happened to Kirk but we were ahead in the division and it sharply fell. He has 100 million reasons not to be upset though.
It looks like he may need to retire if I'm being honest. He looks like Matty in Indy, respectfully.
@@TrillVilla5Matt didn't have an o line and was leading in passing before his injury
It seemed like his throwing velocity just got weaker and weaker as the season went on. Probably the weakest arm in the NFL now.
@@dereklucht4811 It's not the arm, it's the inability to plant and drive the throws.
$150 million reasons
Marcus Mariota literally quit the team when he got benched. Much respect to Kirk for hangin' in there until the end.
Love You Kirk - Always Class
He couldn't have handled that press conference any better. Hope he as a redemption story in his future! With that said, LETS GO MPJ!
He got his money he really don’t care his agent needs to be in the hof
Feel bad for him. Even though it didn't last long and it ended badly he still had some amazing moments as a Falcon
Don’t feel bad for him. He is making more sitting than us working our entire lifetime.
@@deliveryguy6262 Stop the hate
@@atlsarmond what hate? That made no sense. #reality
@@deliveryguy6262 Stop counting money and comparing lifetimes. You sound depressing.
@@atlsarmondbro dont feel bad for a guy who is making probably a million dollars per WEEK. Yes its tough situation for kirk, but at the end of the day he has millions to be able to live the best life ever for him and his family.
My respect for Kirk was already high and now it is even higher.
Cool story, but do you want him as the starting QB for your football team?
@reignman30
Respect for him is not the same as saying I want him to remain the starter. Coach Morris made the change and I hope Penix does well.
At the end of the day, Kirk smoked the buccaneers both times and that might just put us into the playoffs. Such a great guy, hope he gets another chance somewhere else next year
He’s milking your team of everything they have like he has everywhere he’s been
@@samkersten9539 Fact.
@samkersten9539 guy had a bad month. It happens, not milking nothing - its obvs he's not fully healthy amongst other things. Many qbs get paid and have done far worse let's be real
You'll always be Swag Surf Kirk in my book bro. Salute to the nrg you brought to the city & to lifelong Falcons fans like myself everywhere. Class act for sure 🏄🏻♂️ #RISEUP
We love you Kirk. We hope you can help Michael continue to learn and even if he struggles find whats wrong and comeback like the first half of this year big dog.
Kirk is a standup guy and father I watched the quarterback doc he loves his family but man this isn’t personal at all we need a change. We are finally playoff hopeful in December for the first time in years we need results man. Our run game is great. Our defense is solid. We need B+ QB play AT LEAST
So much love and respect for this guy! Riseup baby!
Thank you Kirk. Lifelong Falcons fan and will always be. I had hope every single week leading up till now. He may have stumbled but Kirko Chainz is real.
Vikings fan here . He’s always a classy guy and wish him luck whatever happens . Thanks for the good memories kirko chains !!
I love you Kirko please stay, Fix the problems and lead us back
Thank you for your service and leadership Kirk, we've seen lesser QB's handle this a lot differently
Kirk 💯💯 VERY happy for what you DID bring to the ATL!!
Kirk we love you no matter what
That reporter gave Kirk an out with the question about his Achilles and he didn’t make an excuse even though it would have been justified. Anyone with half a brain can see he’s not moving well enough to pull off the play action - something he’s been elite at his entire career. Massive respect for taking full ownership, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him rebound next season after another year of recovery.
I am a Tampa Bay fan , but I always like Kirt from the day he was drafted I wish him the best
You were serviceable Kirk! Thanks for 6-3
6-3 means nothing with the record we have right now
😂😂 100 million for “serviceable”
@@shadowreaper378 It was when Kirk was on point. Thanks for that session. You're excused
7-7 you mean?
Thanks for 7-7 actually
His reaction is what separates Leaders and Followers, class act Kirk!
This guy is a Class act. I know this presser was a tough one. Kirk is a team player, but I believe his past Achilles injury was wearing on him and effecting his throws as the season went on.
Kirk Cousins is the most underrated player in NFL history. Future hall of famer.
Its business nothing personal 💪🏾💯
Thank you for your efforts kirk, you brough life to the team. I respect you as a player and even as a person.
Yes he did!!
Still rooting for kirk, started out hot for us but man this end stretch has been rough. If this is the last of kirk, thank you for everything. Looking forward to our future with Penix. Its time to Rise Up!
May God Bless you and your family. Wishing you all the Very Best! Hang in there-
It's all love Kirk. I have empathy for you as an athlete but you got the bag and you get to sit with a clipboard in hand. Thanks for your time as a Falcon 🖤
Respect 🎉❤
It’s Alright Kirk, You’ll Get Em’ Nxt Time ! 🤷🏾♂️😬💪🏾💯
I feel super bad not gonna lie. Respect too you Kirk that 509 will always be remembered you had a great year.
It's a tough thing to come to grips with on your own, but a much tough task in front of a room full of reporters. Consummate professional. class act.
Kirk, you're still my QB. Thanks for bringing joy and optimism back to this Falcons fan!
Coach Kirk! Much respect. ✊🏽 Rise up
Respect to Kurt for doing this presser. Still, he done.
Class act. I hope he’s able to show out once fully recovered. He deserves another shot at a starting job.
love ya Kirk - lets get it back together, be a team.
Gotta Love Kirk Cousin. We need a President of our country to operate like this. Take responsibility, be supportive, a team player, not divisive, and a leader even when you are disappointed and others want you to be embarrassed. No self preservation just authentically good character.
Takes balls to step out there and face the music like this. Say what you will about Kirko, dudes always been a class act.
Vikings fan here. That was a very impressive press conference while dealing with some tough emotions. That kind of emotional intelligence is going to rub off on Penix Jr. I know Kirk will be motivated by this as well. I see this as a win win for the Falcons
I've been a Vikings fan my whole life and i watched Kirk play for 6 years. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family. Even though he's not the starting QB anymore he's always been a true professional and a good man of God. Whatever the future holds for him, i know he will be in good hands.
Kurt has went into traps and took over teams traps and get benched is crazy work 😂
He can do all that dancing on the bench now!
@roc50140 that was a low blow! I love it😅🤣😂
"There's a standard. It is what it is. You roll with it'. I don't understand why his performance declined so quickly. I really thought we have something here.
We did & do have something but its this stupid franchise rearing its ugly head again & ive seen this for 35 years. Oh well time to get ready for the Braves.
@wandameadows5736 this man had 1 td and 9 ints in the last 5 games and you think we had something?
At least you got that bread Kirk
I heard this kind of talk out of kirk-o-chains quite often in MN... glad he is not our excuse anymore. Hes not a team player, he refused to get vaccinated in front of his locker room, hes not a leader, hes a pocket passer at best. Good luck kirko
Class act. Real pro
Remember when Marcus Mariotta had this much class? ……….Oh wait.
Kirk is the ultimate proffesional and team mate. Ill never forget those games he had against Philly and Tampa bay. Thank you Kirk! Lets go Penix!
I'm proud of Kirk.
What does he care. Fleeced every team he played for. One playoff win in 13 years. I'd be fired from my job for that. 400 million career money. Genius agent. Retire.
Didn’t fleece every team
I love that he’s still keeping himself within the culture of the team and wants to help Penix. He owned up to his shortcomings with the last stretch of games like a true vet. Much respect Kirko Chainz
Just hope this is the right move at the right time. 🏈💯
It hurts like a mfer. F the Falcons!
Thats what I hoped he'd say. But he is a professional to the end.
F them turnovers we in the hunt
Think you need to back up one level from the QB. Kirk played great in Minnesota for KOC and his staff. Sam Darnold comes in and does the same thing--best of his career. Think that coaching/scheme make a bigger difference than an individual always. Played Minnesota even up til 4th quarter. Kept giving up long pass plays and kick returns. Not sure that's on Kirk. Then I read this morning there was no passing on 1st down all game. Seems like that would be OC or whoever is calling plays. KIrk is a class act.
The offense scored 21 in the Minnesota game. That’s not enough to win any game in 2024.
Yep Zac Robison sucks.
@ Kirk led offenses are never really great lmao. They are always middle of the pack dating back to Washington.
@@Johnhargrove18 Point is they were tied end of the 3rd. They needed a little defense to finish it out
@@dave3156 the offense is currently 21st in scoring. It goes both ways
Kirk is a consummate professional and just a good person in general… which is clearly shown in how he always conducts himself.
You still have a ton of fans and people always cheering for you Kirk! SKOL!!!
So much respect for his professionalism
If he wouldn't have gotten injured last year, or would've agreed to a team-friendly deal, I know a lot of us would've loved to still see him in the purple and gold. Sadly, this is where we're at, but I'm glad more people get to see why so many grew to respect this man in Minnesota, and the NFL in general. Class act, through and through. Benched or not, he played a solid career, and got his money. Respect.
This may be a little early but, welcome to Cleveland!
Give kirk respect for coming into a new team and giving us more hope than we have had in a while.
Will always love Kirk
Kirk Cousins you are still the man baby!!!! Much love and continued success!!! #riseup ❤️💯
Kirk has always been the consummate professional & should be respected because of that!
He still getting 100 million dollars which is not bad.
Kirk’s a really good guy
Massive respect Kirk.
Respect!!! 👍
Kirk we got you
😂 what
Mad respect for Kirk being a professional and beating the Bucs ass this year twice. He’s a great dude just needed to be benched for the betterment of the team
So much respect for Kirk Cousins
Class act. His time has passed but respect
He’s good… they have to pay him no matter what 90 million
Kirk got his money, he dont care
I really wanted Penix to sit behind Kirk and learn more for at least a full season even with Kirk’s mistakes but it is what it is I’m routing for Penix and Kirk and hope that it’s only an injury that’s messed with Kirk’s game. I also hope the issue isn’t the OC but we’ll find out these next three games. Rise up!
The switch up with yall is crazy😂
It takes a true professional to stand up in front of the media an answer questions after you've been replaced. Way to go Kirk, you will recover
Class act always!!!!
Kirk is out there talking to media, but he is really speaking to other GMs/Owners
Keep your head up Kirk!