A year ago, if you told an Atlanta Falcons fan that Kirk Cousins was starting over Michael Penix Jr., they wouldn't have even batted an eye. But now that Penix is done for the year with a partially torn ACL, it's the lucrative free-agent signing who's being handed the keys to the franchise in the interim.
The 37-year-old returning to the starting lineup is a source of disappointment for many fans, but entering a Week 12 rivalry matchup with the Saints, the coaching staff feels differently. Amid months of trade rumors, Raheem Morris was candid about his unwavering belief in Cousins going forward.