Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old’s poor play
The Atlanta Falcons have changed quarterbacks. Due to Kirk Cousins' recent poor performance, the team will use rookie Michael Penix Jr. The writing was on the wall recently. Cousins, who is in the first year of a four-year, $180 million contract, has only one touchdown pass and nine interceptions in his last five games. CLICK […]
Kirk Cousins benching feels close after ugly Falcons game
The Falcons easily defeated the lowly Raiders on Monday Night Football, and Kirk Cousins' battle is nearing a boiling point. Cousins, 36, went 11-of-17 for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the 15-9 win, and head coach Raheem Morris scolded the veteran after the game. “He's got to play better and obviously he's […]
Jets have an image problem — benching Aaron Rodgers would make it worse
The Jets lost 26-21 to the Seahawks on Sunday, their third straight loss and eighth loss in their last nine games, and fall to 3-9 on the season. Here are my thoughts and thoughts on this game. 1. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Monday morning that Aaron Rodgers will remain the team's starting quarterback for […]
Daniel Jones’ Giants highs and woes following benching blow
The Daniel Jones era is all but over with Tommy DeVito announced to start under center on Sunday when the 2-8 Giants host the Buccaneers. His six seasons had more lows than highs, but here are the four most memorable in each category. The Peaks January 15, 2023: Leaderman In his first and only career […]
Jets tightlipped on reason behind Tony Adams’ benching
Jeff Ulbrich was tight-lipped about any major changes to the defense. The Jets' interim head coach benched safety Tony Adams during the team's 28-27 loss to the Colts on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Chuck Clark returned from injury after four weeks, Jalen Mills, who replaced him, remained in the starting lineup at safety, and Adams […]
D’Angelo Russell made JJ Redick lose his mind on sidelines before Lakers benching
Just a few days ago lakers Head coach JJ Redick said: Praise for starting point guard D'Angelo Russell Russell has been one of the team's “vocal leaders,” but on Wednesday night, Russell was just giving Redick a shout-out. Redick benched Russell for much of the second half. The Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114. […]
Daniel Jones’ contract likely to play a role in Giants benching quarterback
When the New York Giants signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract in March 2023, they tapped into the NFL quarterback market for players who aren't necessarily top-tier MVP candidates. Reset. Additionally, the first two years of the contract were fully guaranteed, but New York could move on from Jones after 2024. […]
‘Ton of’ Steelers don’t agree with possible Justin Fields benching: NFL insider
The Steelers' quarterback situation is reportedly divided within the organization. After Justin Fields led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 start and Russell Wilson left with a calf injury before the start of the regular season, many in the team expect manager Mike Tomlin to stay with Fields. I hope so. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Brier:. […]
I don’t get why the Rangers keep benching Matt Rempe
I'm looking at head coach Peter Laviolette's lineup card for Monday's game against the Red Wings at the Garden, but in a meeting where robots and a line of Transformers toys are being discussed, I'm watching 12-year-old Josh – Became Baskin. I don't understand. I don't understand. Why did big Matt Lempe, who was hurt […]
Why Patriots are benching Jacoby Brissett for Drake Maye
The Drake May era is beginning in New England. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Wednesday that the team will keep rookie Mayo at quarterback, a day after news broke that the team would bench veteran Jacoby Brissett after a 1-4 start. “Drake gives us the best chance to win now and in the future,” Mayo […]