Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2 Shows Kirk Cousins Falcons Bench Amid Draft Shock

The second season of Netflix's docuseries "Quarterback," premiering July 8, features Kirk Cousins alongside Jared Goff and Joe Burrow, offering an unvarnished look at their challenging 2024 NFL seasons. Cousins, who signed a $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, faced significant struggles including a benching after a poor performance stretch and the drafting of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who replaced him as starter. The show highlights Cousins' surprise and disappointment over the Falcons drafting another quarterback despite his long-term deal and captures the ensuing team tensions. Fans have expressed mixed reactions to Cousins returning for a second season, but the series promises insight into his difficult transition from Minnesota and the Falcons' internal dynamics. Alongside Cousins' story, the series also covers Goff's playoff disappointment with the Lions and Burrow's personal and on-field challenges. The season aims to balance the typical optimistic narrative with the real heartbreak experienced by these quarterbacks.