Cousins has shown nothing but respect to Penix ever since being benched, whether it was handing him compliments or praying with him before a game. Penix opened up more about Cousins's influence on him and shared his gratitude for how the veteran has treated him in this odd circumstance.

Even in their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons look to have made the right call between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was recently benched, but instead of getting bitter, he encouraged the new