Kirk Cousins gets perfect coach comparison from new Falcons teammate

Veteran acumen is quite important to help a young core grow. The Atlanta Falcons are filled with players that have not seen the postseason or have even just experienced as much wins in a season. The youth in this squad also grew. Especially after the draft as they acquired a bunch more players headlined by Michael Penix Jr. But, the most important person that they signed was back in NFL Free Agency. He goes by the name of Kirk Cousins. Jessie Bates III posits that his job might just hold the same responsibility, if not heavier than Raheem Morris.

The quarterback position is usually the extension of the coach. They are the ones who get the signals from the sidelines and explain what’s going to happen per snap. Kirk Cousins knows his role all too well after having played for two franchises and landing with the Falcons. There a lot of signal callers out there that produce even greater numbers than the Falcons passed on in NFL Free Agency. Jessie Bates III explains why they are likely to benefit from his intangibles more than anything else, via Josh Kendall of The Athletic.

“His presence alone just being there is next level. The coaches can’t be on the field too much. But, when you have a guy like Coach Kirk Cousins, he can go out there and run a whole script. That presence is something that’s priceless,” he declared.

Jessie Bates III is not at all wrong. Kirk Cousins has still been thriving at 35 years old. He is just a year removed from totaling over 4,500 passing yards with 29 touchdowns. His time with the Vikings did not end as expected because of being sidelined a lot. But, he did help that quarterback room grow before parting ways with the franchise in NFL Free Agency.

Fits right with the Falcons