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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins made a strong first impression in his debut as an analyst for ESPN during the Chiefs\u2019 Divisional Round win over the Texans on Saturday.<\/p>\n
His performance off the field went over well with many on social media, including colleague Pat McAfee, who wrote on X that Cousins \u201cis gonna be PHENOMENAL on television.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cousins\u2019 venture into broadcasting comes at a pivotal time in his career, as his future with the Falcons remains uncertain following a tumultuous 2024 season.<\/p>\n
\t.@KirkCousins8 is gonna be PHENOMENAL on television \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/TSs4wIhaAs\u2014 Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 18, 2025 <\/p>\n
The four-time Pro Bowler was signed to a four-year, $180 million contract \u2014 including $100 million guaranteed \u2014 with Atlanta last offseason after tearing his Achilles with the Vikings in 2023.<\/p>\n
He was brought in to stabilize the Falcons\u2019 offense and elevate the team to playoff contention.<\/p>\n
However, his season was inconsistent, marked by 3,508 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and a career-high 16 interceptions in 14 games.<\/p>\n
And it looked, at times, far worse than the numbers would suggest. <\/p>\n
The Falcons eventually benched Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who showed some promise in his three starts and gave the team a glimpse into the future.<\/p>\n
Penix Jr.\u2019s placement on the team was already somewhat controversial given that Atlanta drafted him at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft despite having just signed Cousins to the megadeal.<\/p>\n
The team missed the playoffs, sparking questions about Cousins\u2019 role moving forward.<\/p>\n
While Cousins carries a hefty cap number, he\u2019s expected to be cut before a $10 million bonus hits, which is due on March 17, ESPN reported last month.<\/p>\n
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, though, said on Jan. 9 that the team would be \u201ccomfortable\u201d with Cousins as its backup in 2025, perhaps in hope of luring an interested team into a trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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