Despite a tricky dynamic, the relationship between Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins proved fruitful.
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Atlanta Falcons giving quarterback Kirk Cousins a much-needed fresh start by sending the four-time Pro Bowler to a rival NFC team.
Bleacher Report's David Kenyon ranked the Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins contract one of the ten worst in American professional sports this decade.
Michael Penix Jr. is the future of the Atlanta Falcons. This much is clear in only three games of the rookie quarterback. The poise and ability to make plays un
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. sat rather far down on an NFL QB power rankings list from Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport.
Trusting Atlanta's judgement The same front office that drafted Penix didn't trust the quarterback enough to give him the reins. Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins
Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport reconstructed the first round of the 2024 NFL draft based on how every rookie played during the NFL season.
The most glaring was the benching of Kirk Cousins in December, which Atlanta benefitted from as rookie Michael Penix Jr. proved in a small sample size that he would take the reins
When Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons many liked the decision, fast forward less than a year later and some are calling it one of the worst moves of the decade.
If the Falcons were looking for a quarterback of the future in the 2025 draft, they would be in big trouble. The quarterback position is not as talented as it was in 2024 when six quarterbacks were taken in the first round.
The Falcons stumbled out of their chance at winning the NFC South. But these trade ideas can bolster Atlanta's chances to redeem itself.
The Falcons have a lot to do this offseason, which began with the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich to be the team’s next defensive coordinator. However, hiring Ulbrich was only the start as a decision on Kirk Cousins looms.