Heading into Kirk Cousins’ postgame presser the veteran quarterback had every reason to come to the podium with an attitude. The quarterback and the Falcons have faced heat for the past week over the quarterback’s health and level of play in big games. Cousins had every chance and reason to pat himself on the back and take a victory lap over his late-game heroics.
For those familiar with the quarterback’s attitude on and off the field his response doesn’t come as a surprise. Cousins focused his postgame presser on his teammates and how great of a team win this was. Crediting his offensive line, receivers, the run game, defense, and special teams for the group effort and win.
A week after taking it on the chin and reassuring everyone he was healthy and would be better Cousins could have met the win with equal energy. Instead, the quarterback focused on the next game and what his team did well to give the offense the late chance at a victory…