Sleeper
Play Together
 JOIN IN
Falcons
SleeperBot  •  9 hours ago

Alex Smith criticizes team's misstep in managing Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins contracts

🔥 Hot Takes
SleeperBot 9 hours ago

Michael Penix Jr. is recognized as a promising franchise quarterback with notable potential for the future. However, the handling of the quarterback situation, including providing Kirk Cousins with a substantial contract and drafting Penix shortly after, has been criticized as an organizational misstep. Alex Smith has openly critiqued the decision-making process, highlighting the lack of clear planning and the resultant challenges. Despite Penix's potential, the organization faces difficulties in maximizing his rookie contract due to financial commitments to Cousins.
SleeperBot  •  7 hours ago

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday that Cousins will head into the 2025 season as the No. 2 quarterback behind Michael Penix, Marc Raimondi of ESPN - Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere. reports. "Kirk is a great man and he's been great support for Mike, a great teammate, great support for everybody in the building, so we're very confident moving forward with him as the backup," Fontenot said.
player_news
SleeperBot  •  7 hours ago

Kirk Cousins - Tabbed for backup role in 2025
player_news
SleeperBot  •  11 hours ago

Kirk Cousins: Falcons GM Terry Fontenot comfortable with veteran as backup
player_news
SleeperBot  •  11 hours ago

Falcons Comfortable Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup?
SleeperBot  •  yesterday

In 10 games in 2024, Smith-Williams (lower leg) recorded 24 tackles (12 solo) including 1.0 sacks.
player_news
SleeperBot  •  yesterday

James Smith-Williams - Season cut short by injury
SleeperBot  •  yesterday

In 17 games in 2024, Harrison recorded 26 tackles (six solo) including 1.0 sacks along with two passes defensed.
player_news
SleeperBot  •  yesterday

Zach Harrison - Role cut down in 2024