Falcons unveiled Kirk Cousins’ emo-friendly birthday playlist and NFL fans loved it

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​was the birthday boy at his team’s practice on Monday and acted like a man born in 1988.

For his big day, the Falcons gave Cousins ​​control of their practice playlist — and the four-time Pro Bowler responded by pumping the playlist full of emo and alt-rock hits from his youth.

“For Kirk’s birthday, he gets the aux,” Atlanta posted on social media Monday afternoon along with Cousins’ selection. Included and featuring were: Jimmy Eat World, The All-American Rejects (twice), Good Charlotte (twice), The Killers, blink-182 and numerous other bands that continue to achieve triple platinum in millennial households (or pawn shops).

NFL fans had a lot to say about the quarterback’s taste.

Most of it was positive.

Certain songs received great praise, such as Yellowcard’s smash hit “Ocean Avenue.”

All Time Low’s breakthrough hit “Dear Maria, Count Me In” received similar praise.

Regardless of the year, the spirit of the 2000s lives on.