Despite a tricky dynamic, the relationship between Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins proved fruitful.
Atlanta's pass rush showed life, but the secondary got burned. The pass blocking held up, but Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season.
Bleacher Report's David Kenyon ranked the Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins contract one of the ten worst in American professional sports this decade.
Clinging to hope of a Kirk Cousins turnaround, the Atlanta Falcons only started rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for three games during the 2024 season. Any progress he showed during those three contests should probably be viewed with a small grain of salt since it was a small sample.
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
Clinging to hope of a Kirk Cousins turnaround, the Atlanta Falcons only started rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for three games during the 2024 season. Any progress he showed during those three contests should probably be viewed with a small grain of salt since it was a small sample.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.
Pro Football Focus projected one player from each team to have a breakout season in 2025. Unsurprisingly, Penix was PFF’s choice for Atlanta: It’s fair to say that Penix changed the trajectory of this offense and it’s exciting to see what he can do with a full offseason to prepare as the starting quarterback.
The Falcons stumbled out of their chance at winning the NFC South. But these trade ideas can bolster Atlanta's chances to redeem itself.
If that doesn’t come to fruition, though, and the NFL Draft doesn’t provide a passer, trading for a quarterback may be the only option. One Clutch Points hypothetical trade sends benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Giants.
The Cleveland Browns are expected to find a new starting quarterback during the upcoming NFL offseason. Deshaun Watson won't be the starter, especially after suffering another Achilles rupture during his recovery from the first one.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is just one year removed from playing in the College Football National Championship game with the Washington Huskies.