After another disappointing season and finding out that Desmond Ridder was not the right quarterback to lead this struggling franchise moving forward, the Atlanta Falcons went all out during this NFL offseason to help right the ship and provide some hope for the immediate future.
Along with hiring Raheem Morris as Arthur Smith’s successor in Atlanta, the Falcons were determined to upgrade the quarterback position and did so by signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year deal, with $100 million guaranteed.
The move instantly made the Falcons a better football team offensively, even though there are still some question marks about Cousins, considering he’s coming off an Achilles injury that ended his final season with the Minnesota Vikings.
Although the Falcons seem to be taking steps in the right direction, the team made a questionable move during the 2024 NFL Draft to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick, which didn’t sit well with Cousins for obvious reasons.
However, things must move forward, and on Thursday, the team gave fans a first look at Cousins throwing passes on the football field in a Falcons uniform.
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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 2, 2024
Here are some fan reactions to seeing Cousins in a Falcons uniform for the first time while throwing on the football field:
We actually get to see our QB make passes in camp this year!!! Cause y’all had Ridder’s film classified above top secret last season.
— Jeremy Jones (@DrInsurance_1) May 2, 2024
Might be his first and last year in Atlanta
— Gmanski (@gmanski3) May 2, 2024
Bro studied physics in school
— vetomiles (@vetomiles) May 2, 2024
Elite talent.
Penix will have to learn what the bench feels like.
— Haywood Dyablomie, Esq. (Alpha Male) (@H_DyablomieEsq) May 2, 2024
With Penix in the fold, the Falcons will have an ongoing quarterback controversy from now until Week 1 if Cousins begins to struggle during his first regular season with the team.
In the meantime, Atlanta will focus on the upcoming season and be prepared to potentially become a force to be reckoned with once again in the NFC.
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