Behind the Steel Curtain on Cooper Rush

ArticleFalcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Steelers
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After the news broke that Rush would get the start, his former teammate, Steelers running back Rico Dowdle, was asked what the veteran quarterback could bring to the table. 'He's going to take what the defense give him, and he can go out there and win games. I think he showed that in Dallas, so expect a decent quarterback to come in there.'
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Rush starts Week 1 for Falcons vs. Steelers; Dowdle vouches for his game-management ability.

Elevated to starting QB for Falcons in Week 1 vs. Steelers due to Tagovailoa's oblique injury; former Dallas backup with prior starting experience when Dak Prescott was injured. Steelers RB Rico Dowdle, who played with Rush in Dallas in 2024, endorsed his capabilities: 'He's going to take what the defense give him, and he can go out there and win games. I think he showed that in Dallas, so expect a decent quarterback to come in there.'

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