NFC South

[wco81]

I didn't see a NFC South thread but wanted to discuss Cousins.

He's been okay this year, coming back from an Achilles at age 36.

But only 17 TDs to 13 ints. Don't know if that counts one that he threw in today's game vs. Vikes.

He's only getting paid $25 million but he's due $40 million next season and $57.5 million and $57.5 million for the rest of the contract.

They have several good skills players on offense but the team has struggled on defense, particularly the pass rush, which was predicted before the draft.

In fact people criticized them for picking Penix at #9 when they could have used an edge rusher or some other help on defense. Mike Lombardi was mocking their GM over it.

Maybe they can get out of Cousins' contract after this season? Though they have a team which could compete for the division title and a playoffs berth so maybe they don't want to go through developmental pains with Penix, unless he really shows improvement during the offseason.


Otherwise, the division could be pretty much between Falcons and Tampa Bay for the next couple of seasons. London, Pitts and Robinson are on rookie deals for 2 more seasons each after this season.

[El Turco]

Penix is mediocre but Cousins actively sabotaging his team, even with a league average QB they would be running away with that division.

[bluejerseyjinx]

Penix is mediocre but Cousins actively sabotaging his team, even with a league average QB they would be running away with that division.

You beat me to the punch. I was just going to post if it was time Atlanta make a change at QB.

[hermes]

they said in the game that cousins has thrown 9 picks in a row without a td, that's not good

[bluejerseyjinx]

Cousins out, Penix in this week !!!!!!!!!!!!

[wco81]

I just got an alert that Penix is the QB going forward.

So if he plays well and the Falcons plan to start him the rest of this season and all future seasons, what does that mean for Cousins, who signed a multi-year contract?

They must have an escape clause after this season?

[QB_Eagles]

I just got an alert that Penix is the QB going forward.

So if he plays well and the Falcons plan to start him the rest of this season and all future seasons, what does that mean for Cousins, who signed a multi-year contract?

They must have an escape clause after this season?

They will probably trade him.

[Cactus Jack]

I just got an alert that Penix is the QB going forward.

So if he plays well and the Falcons plan to start him the rest of this season and all future seasons, what does that mean for Cousins, who signed a multi-year contract?

They must have an escape clause after this season?

He's guaranteed $27 million in cash next year from Atlanta. That's it. The money that will count towards their cap is $65 million over the next 2 years. Essentially, $40m in 2025 & $25m in 2026. It's not great, but it won't completely cripple their cap.

The Russell Wilson contract was much worse for Denver.