Best Atlanta Falcons Moves of the 2024 Offseason

The amount of criticism leveled at the Kirk Cousins ​​signing before the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. was surprising. Let’s leave aside the decision to draft the rookie quarterback and just look at the signing of Kirk Cousins. The Falcons went out and got the best quarterback on the market.

With the draft now complete, we know that Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams were all out of reach. Atlanta was unlucky to land one of the top three quarterback prospects in this year’s draft. That left the team with only the trade and free agent markets and Kirk Cousins ​​is the best option.

Even without the coaching changes and roster upgrades, the Falcons were close to a playoff team in 2023. With Kirk Cousins, it’s hard to imagine that if it was Cousins ​​who were leaving and not Desmond Ridder, the team would not make the playoffs.

Adding Cousins ​​gives this roster a much higher ceiling and gives them time to find a long-term answer. Although Atlanta doesn’t have Justin Jefferson, they have a better offensive line and depth of arms. Cousins ​​may not be a star quarterback, but he is a great player who elevates this team.