I agree, 150%! I am a falcons fan and I am very impressed with how he handled this entire situation. I am genuinely rooting hard for him to be successful not just because I’m a Falcons fan but because of him and how he acts as a person.
Kirk has the correct attitude, it is a business first and foremost and the rings are just prizes vs the money you make........IT's the MONEY STUPID !!!
I think you're underrating Cousins' ability. He stands in against a pass rush better than any QB can, and he throws the ball accurately. Don't be fooled by his post-season record. It takes an entire TEAM to win games. His defenses were seldom strong enough. Too bad the Falcons front office doesn't realize that by drafting a stud defensive player with their 8th pick!
Been sort of neutral on Kirk for years but this interview had me realize I want this guy to shine. (Not that NFL isn't quite the luster). What a truly nice guy!
What a likeable guy! He really took the high road in answering questions about the Falcons taking a QB. Dan Patrick didn't push the issue too much though. Didn't ask about the clubhouse impact, the competition with Penix, or how he felt about the way he was treated. Seeing his personality makes me realize there won't be too big of an impact of players taking Penix's side. It's a shame Atlanta didn't give him defensive help though with that 8th pick. If Atlanta doesn't win it won't be because of poor Cousins play. He's a hell of a good QB, and will have a much better chance to be a playoff team with him running the show and not Penix. I'm rooting for Kirk 100%.
Always been a big fan on Kirks!! Humble guy. To bad he hasn't had more success in the playoffs in which i hope he does well in Atlanta! Good luck Kirk!!
Falcons did the right thing if they believe Penix is an NFL level QB. That offense is going to be very good for a long time to come, and that's the NFL now.
Very few of us are questioning Penix's ability. But if you're trying to win now, then don't blow the 8th pick in the entire draft by not taking the best defensive player! Help Kirk win.
I love it how Kirk said if the super bowl was played today he could have said any other reference like a regular season game or preseason or if a game regular game started today he would play but no he said if the super bowl started today that's the kind of quarterback we need with that mindset can't wait to see Kirk cousins this year rise up dirty Bird Nation
All I hear from people in the industry is how Dan Patrick is the best interviewer in the business, the gold standard, and I just don’t understand how. Does anyone else ask more generic vanilla questions than DP?? Total softball sessions over and over. Plus he never seems to know anything about the game, no more than a dumb casual fan. Even though he’s done this for 50 years. I’ll never understand it
If Dan thought he'd find a controversial comment from Kirk he was bound to be disappointed. Kirk is VERY good at deflecting, and I don't say that in a bad way. He's going to be positive and "matter of fact". He'll always be professional on and off the field, and any private conversations with his wife/agent will remain private. He's a smart guy. I wish Kirk well in ATL, but I'm happy the Vikings have moved on and are charting a new course.
@@prapra15777 Yep...Kirk is such a professional and a great guy. He's gotta know these media guys trash him and he still does these interviews. I love that he really doesn't care what anybody else thinks.
Honestly how can you not like this guy at least just as a person, on the field totally different fine but off the field he’s top shelf when it comes to NFL players that’s forsure
@@Dnasty0118 I didnt realize that the QB plays defense, or catch passes, or blocks for himself. The QB's that are truly great have a great supporting cast and overall team around them. But you choose to remain ignorant of this fact
@@JJdeluxeCSU I agree. It’s a lazy narrative being pushed by some national Talking Heads and now adopted by the casual fan. Lamar Jackson has one more playoff win than Kirk cousins. Kirk cousins has played for two different teams, different coaches and hasn’t had the talent, especially on defense that Lamar has had. The ravens last year were considered possibly the best team in the NFL in the regular season. They are one of the best + most stable franchises year in and year out. John Harbaugh is one of the most respected coaches in the NFL. So again as great as Lamar Jackson is , he only has one more playoff win than Kirk cousins in a much more stable environment yet nobody calls Lamar out. This is not a knock on Jackson but simply a statement on how hard it is to win in the playoffs in the NFL.
@@Dnasty0118 But as first rounders, they should have a lot more success. Allen, Burrow or Herbert have never even played in a Super Bowl. Herbert's win-loss record is 30-32. Burrow is injury prone. And Kirk has only been a starter for 9 seasons.
I think Ryan Fitzpatrick also deserves praise for his career decisions. Guy was a career backup and earned 82 million bouncing around from good spot to good spot.
Patrick asked the good question if he knows what he knows now, would he sign with Atlanta? I believe he would not. The Falcons approach was odd. There's a lot of chatter locally about who exactly is in charge making decisions within the franchise. I can see why...
Or has the media and public that thrives on controversy and "the next big media story" made stuff up? As he said, the QB competition has been a part of his life since his first year of college. The guy has a guaranteed 100 million dollar contract at 35 years old coming off achilles surgery, not a whole lot to be salty about.
@@archie15900 lol it’s only a bigger controversy because of how he/his agent reacted after the draft. His agent immediately puts out a statement and leaks info to the media minutes after the pick about how Kirk was blindsided and disappointed. If he wanted to downplay it he could’ve just put out a statement with exactly what he said in this interview about how he embraces the competition
@@TrustTheProcess34 Anybody in Kirk's position would immediately feel disappointed and blindsided. But you're forgetting.....it's been how long since the draft? After having had time to process it, he had a really good answer that is completely true. Both the Steelers and Jets have the same QB situation as Kirk. Neither of those teams drafted a first round QB, but added to their o-line to help their new QB.
The big problem with this situation, is that both Cousins and Penix are ready to be NFL starters, and neither should sit on the bench this season. The Falcons need to be reasonable, and they need to trade Cousins so they can start Penix, who they love and trust. The steelers should offer their 2025 #1 pick in a trade for Penix. Pittsburg just discovered that Wilson and Fields are both toxic, uncoachable and mentally deficient. They have a great team, except for the QB position. This needs to happen!!
It’s ridiculous that media sits back and laugh and celebrate him for getting all this money upfront, and winning nothing, but Josh Allen gets criticized and Lamar gets criticized for making money. He’s going to lose in the playoffs and no one will say a thing, glad we got Penix Jr
Minus all the bs. How would this change your situation hes money 100% guaranteed no feelings should change. This how sad ppl are these days. They have no business sense
@@gregphipps7082 Falcons should’ve been transparent and clear about their strategy with KC. That’s building constructive relationship rather than a suspicious one
Vikings Fan Perspective: Kirk is a future CEO and business owner. Take everything he says with a grain of salt and understand that it is all corporate speak. He'll make you feel really good about the direction of the team and his skills but when it really matters he'll leave you scratching your head wondering what happened.
How exactly is Kirk over paid when he was the 15th highest paid QB with the Vikings. FYI: "good" quarterbacks don't lead their team back from the biggest comeback in NFL history (33 points). Or...don't have a career passer rating of 98.2. which is the 8th highest passer rating in NFL history…..in NFL history. He’s 5th all-time in completion percentage. His passing yards per game also ranks 10th all-time in the history of the NFL. Kirk’s 417 passing yards in the second half/overtime in that big comeback win is the most passing yards a QB has thrown for in second half/overtime in NFL history. Does that sound like just a "good" quarterback to you???
@@charlessimmons2103 - It will be well worth the money if Michael Penix, Jr., has the time needed to develop into a legitimate NFL starting quarterback. 🤷🏻♂️👍🏻
I know he’s a down to earth guy but he’s obsessed with money. Glad he isn’t on the Vikings anymore. Plus he won’t be the same QB after that Achilles injury.
Look He's getting a good chunk of change guaranteed. And he's already made a lot of money playing the game he loves. What's he supposed to bitch and moan like so many others do. Social media and internet media have made for a negative round the clock bitch fest. No thanks. Smart dude.
I mean, he answered every question. Just because he doesn't bash the Falcons or say he's pissed off doesn't mean he's not saying anything of substance.
i don't think you know what a journeyman QB is. Kirk's career is the complete opposite. Journeymen QBs certainly are NOT the starting quarterback for 3 years for their first team and 6 years with their second team.
