Kirk Cousins Finally Admits His Achilles Isn’t 100%

It’s not at all surprising that Cousins isn’t 100%. It’s scientific fact that the body will take longer to rebound as it grows older. The problem is that Cousins also doesn’t have time to wait for his ankle to heal either.

The Falcons drafted his replacement at the first opportunity they could. Should Cousins sit for a couple of weeks to provide additional healing, Michael Penix Jr. may take the job for good. The Atlanta Falcons put themselves in a tough spot when they paid Cousins a boatload.

Can Falcons survive with this version of Kirk Cousins?

In Week 1 Cousins completed just over 61% of his passes against a mediocre Pittsburgh Steelers team. It wasn’t the home debut Atlanta or the new cornerback wanted. Cousins was outplayed by Chicago Bears castoff Justin Fields. He took a pair of sacks and threw two interceptions.

Atlanta brought Cousins in because they felt he was the final piece to pushing them into Super Bowl contention. That may have been a stretch even if he was healthy, but it’s an imaginary leap if he isn’t.

Cousins is a play action quarterback that sets himself up for success by keeping the opposition guessing. He never will be a mobile quarterback, but the Falcons currently have a statue.

It seems unlikely that this playstyle can go on all season if Cousins or the Falcons want to succeed. The problem though, is that he’s not going to get healthier by continuing to play in games. On Monday Night Football against the Eagles, Cousins went 6-10 for 69 yards into the waning moments of the first half.

The former Vikings signal caller needs to turn it around, and quick. His body may not allow him to do so though. The Falcons may be finding out they made a very expensive mistake.