Just a few weeks ago, the Falcons’ hopes of a playoff berth were effectively dashed with a fourth consecutive loss amid a stretch in which Kirk Cousins hadn’t thrown a touchdown while throwing eight interceptions. Now, the Michael Penix Jr. era is here, and the club officially controls its own postseason destiny again. Squaring off
The Michael Penix Jr. era began in Atlanta when the Falcons officially benched Kirk Cousins, but there are a lot of bad takes going on out there, and you’re here for the correct one. The entire situation cannot be spun in any way other than an unmitigated disaster. Do not listen to the people telling
According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Falcons are expected to cut Kirk Cousins before March 17, which is when his $10 million roster bonus kicks in. Atlanta paid Cousisn $180 million about eight months ago, and he’ll likely walk away with $90 million for 14 games worth of work. It can only be
Kirk Cousins’ time in Atlanta was brief, and there weren’t many bright moments, even before he took a snap for the Falcons. When news broke of his $180 million deal, new life was brought to the organization, but the cheers didn’t last very long. About six weeks after the Falcons inked Cousins to a four-year
With the Michael Penix Jr. era beginning in Atlanta, the Kirk Cousins era is over about eight months after the Falcons gave him $180 million in free agency, and a new report from Adam Schefter reveals their future intentions with the veteran too. “Kirk Cousins’ divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before
Everyone is taking their turn ridiculing the Falcons for their handling of Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., but not Emmanuel Acho. He thinks the Falcons “have executed their quarterback situation to perfection.” The Atlanta Falcons have executed their Quarterback situation to perfection, here are all the reasons why: pic.twitter.com/D2kzAqWqrG — Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Hawks are hoping to move Clint Capela before his contract expires this offseason. Fischer added that Atlanta’s motivation to deal the veteran is their confidence in Onyeka Okongwu. Capela is in the final year of his two-year, $45.8 million extension with Atlanta, making $22.27 million this season.
The theme of either cost-cutting or depth-bolstering moves continues with the latest Braves trade. Per an announcement from the club, Atlanta has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels to acquire Davis Daniel in exchange for Mitch Farris. Ferris was a 14th-round pick out of the 2023 draft by the Braves and has
Before we begin the Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta, it seemed the perfect time to remind Falcons fans that Arthur Blank pushed out the greatest quarterback in franchise history in pursuit of Deshaun Watson. I’m as excited as everyone to see Penix spin it in Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Falcons offense is a Ferrari
Everyone with two eyes and a single brain cell could see the Falcons’ offense was limited with Kirk Cousins under center. The veteran never had a screaming fastball, but he’s clearly lost a couple of miles per hour on whatever he did have, and fans have speculated that those limitations have restricted Atlanta’s offense and
