The have a passionate fan base that has been driven crazy by the team's mediocrity in recent years. Six straight losses and three 7-10 finishes in a row will do that to you.
After a promising 6-3 start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers dropped the Falcons to 6-6. threw four interceptions, overshadowing a dominant effort by the Atlanta defense.
The Chargers' offense scored just 10 points (Cousins threw a pick-six on fourth down) and the Falcons recorded a season-high five sacks. However, it's hard to win when your four-time Pro Bowl QB turns the ball over four times.
After the game, Falcons fans vented their frustration on Twitter, with some suggesting Cousins should be benched as a rookie . go forward.
Falcons Twitter calls out Cousins
Man, make it stop.
Give us Penix Jr., if Bo Nix can do it in Denver, Penix can do it in Atlanta with all these weapons.
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert)
I can't blame the defense, especially when they gave us 5 sacks and no touchdowns. This is all because of Kirk Cousins and Zac Robinson.
– AMBEZY (@bezy_bby)
Kirk Cousins was really terrible today. I'm not sure the rookie is ready, but that's something to consider – that are much smaller than the sum of their parts.
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny)
Go ahead and tweet that “the Falcons made a change at qb” my boy
– Carlton (@CrispyCarlton)
The Falcons will have to take a hard look at benching Cousins this week. All the joy that this new regime built has disappeared. Complete collapse, but at least we had a family atmosphere in the building with Raheem. A much more talented squad this year and the same results. Complete…
— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL)
Raheem Morris asked what Kirk Cousins needs to show to bounce back from this game, while repeatedly emphasizing that putting him on the bench is not even an option.
“Don’t turn the ball over. It's really simple. He did everything right today, except turning the ball over.”
— Crissy Froyd (@crissy_froyd)
The positive? The defense looked refreshed and productive. I love the game that Ebiketie had
— Ev Glaze (@Everett_G07)
Coach Raheem Morris said he expects Kirk Cousins to bounce back, especially against his former team. (Falcons play them )
– D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC)
I am at a loss for words. I just pray that I get to see a Falcons Super Bowl win in my lifetime.
– Carrie (@carrielynnxox)
