Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​Brings New Vibes to OTAs

Much of the media coverage surrounding the Atlanta Falcons The quarterback situation since the NFL Draft has been the potentially tense situation between Kirk Cousins ​​and Michael Penix Jr. But Justin Felder of Fox 5 Sports featured a very different reality in a June 6 report.

Cousins, despite recovering from a serious Achilles injury, has been the Falcons’ primary quarterback during offseason practices. But he was more than a quarterback. In a television sports program this week, Felder represented Cousins ​​as a prankster in training.

“I try to lead with presence. When I get into the group, I try to make sure it’s not just talk. That you communicate well. That there’s a certain presence there and you have charisma,” The cousins ​​told reporters. “If it’s a before or after joke, my humor tends to be pretty dry, so if you’re not focused you might not get it.”

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Keep in mind, however, that Cousins ​​is 35 years old. He is 13 1/2 years older than running back Bijan Robinson.

“I think Kirk is old enough to be my father.” Robinson told reporters.

According to Robinson, Sean Connery was only 12 years older than Harrison Ford and played his father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Cousins ​​pushed back on the idea that he was old enough to have a son in the NFL. But he seems to accept his role as father of the team.

“I guess most of my younger teammates would tell you it’s kind of a dad joke.” The cousins ​​said. “But I think they would tell you that my humor gets to them. So try to have fun here.

The Falcons hope Cousins’ presence brings plenty of fun this fall. The organization is aiming for its first playoff berth in seven years. The Falcons are also a popular pick to win the NFC South. Atlanta hasn’t won a division title since 2016.

Cousins ​​is certainly working to make those high hopes a reality. When he first tore his Achilles tendon in October, doctors predicted he wouldn’t be able to return to his first practice until late July.

But Cousins ​​​​is already in full swing at Falcons practice.

“I feel like I got every rep possible in these OTAs,” The cousins ​​said. “I think it was a huge victory.”

“It would be difficult for me to say that he could do anything more given that he has done almost everything,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said.. “It’s nice to see him getting healthy again.”