The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored to sign numerous quarterbacks in the draft. There have been many potential quarterbacks to be rumored to go to the team for the 2024 season, and one of the big names being thrown around is Kirk Cousins. One of the teams stars however, does not think the team will be in the running for Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons’ Kyle Pitts Shoots Down Kirk Cousins Report
Kyle Pitts made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show yesterday, and had some interesting comments on the rumors of Kirk Cousins to the team. ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio revealed that a certain star, Kyle Pitts, is already speaking to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins about teaming up together next season. Pitts however, said this was fake news.
Florio said that the Pitts was talking with Cousins about who will wear the number 8 jersey for the team during next season. Pitts commented on that report saying that this was the first he heard of that.
Pitts took to social media to comment on the report saying:
“This actually is funny you guys come up with anything,” Pitts wrote, adding some laughing emojis.
Social Media Has A Field Day About Mike Florio
Many fans took to social media to shaft Florio after making up this report. After Pitts exposed the reporter for making this story up the NFL world chimed in to bash Florio for this story.
“Perfect response by Kyle. Media outlets beginning to pull at straws at this point right before free agency. Remember not to really believe anything unless it comes from the team or if 100% confirmed,” one user wrote.
“Remember, Mike Florio just got through yelling at people about how his sources are always legit and he’s been doing this for 23 years, and here comes Kyle Pitts off the top rope directly calling out his “report” and laughing at the (expletive) Florio is saying about him,” wrote another.
“Mike Florio called out for blatantly lying & coming up with stories lmao,” a third replied.
While Cousins may not be the quarterback for the team in 2024, there is a hole at the position that needs to be filled. There have been other quarterbacks linked to the team, and they can also look in the draft to fill that spot as there are many notable quarterback prospects this year.
The team has a new head coach now in Raheem Morris and will continue to make changes all through the off season. At the present moment however, the quarterback position is not looking great and they will need bring in a guy to lead the team next season. While Justin Fields has also been linked to the team, the Chicago Bears seem to be dragging out that situation.