B/R predicts Falcons will regret signing QB Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons hope to have their quarterback situation sorted out with two signal-caller additions – veteran Kirk Cousins ​​and rookie Michael Penix Jr. – this offseason. But Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon basically argued this offseason that he wishes the Falcons hadn’t signed Cousins ​​to a 4-year deal worth $180 million.

On June 20, Gagnon claimed the Falcons probably one day wish they hadn’t signed Cousins ​​either.

“Oddly enough, they devoted a top-10 pick to Cousins’ eventual successor rather than giving him more support, and Cousins ​​is far from a lock to lead them to success,” Gagnon wrote. “Fresh from an Achilles injury before his age-36 season, he has appeared in just one playoff victory in his NFL career.”

If the Falcons had drafted Penix first before signing Cousins, the likelihood of regret would likely be higher. But there was no guarantee that Penix would be available at No. 8 in the draft.

Having Cousins ​​also means Penix won’t need to start right away. The Falcons can be competitive with Cousins ​​while the rookie learns under him for a few seasons.

Gagnon at least recognized part of the latter advantage.

“The Falcons have a remarkable arsenal of weapons, most of which are relatively inexpensive at the moment,” Gagnon wrote. “They clearly want to take advantage of this window before it’s too late and the rest of the offense becomes too costly.”

This offseason will likely be Atlanta’s last chance to do so. Tight end Kyle Pitt’s contract expires after the 2025 season.

Whether Falcons fans regret the team signing Cousins ​​may come down to expectations.

The hype surrounding the Falcons this summer is pretty high due to the Cousins ​​signing. But fans seem a little mixed on how far the team could advance in the playoffs.

If Cousins ​​leads Atlanta to an NFC South title and a playoff appearance, that should and will be considered a success for many around the league. The Falcons haven’t won a division title in eight years.

But Cousins ​​may have to lead the Falcons to a playoff victory, or even multiple playoff victories, for some Atlanta fans to consider his addition a success.