The Atlanta Falcons made massive waves last offseason as they gave journeyman QB Kirk Cousins a $180 million contract. Soon after, they used up their draft capital, trading up to grab Washington standout QB, Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons, who’ve lost four straight games and now trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by one game for the NFC South title, are currently in a do-or-die position, putting outside pressure on the front office to make the right call under center after investing heavily at the position.
Raheem Morris Reiterates Atlanta Isn’t Making a QB Change
Weeks after signing QB Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal ($100 million guaranteed), Atlanta made the most surprising pick of the draft, using the eighth overall pick to select college standout Penix from Washington. Despite recently signing Cousins, the Falcons chose to draft his replacement right in front of him — without mention of this plan to their new starting QB.
At the time, this decision raised many eyebrows around the league. Many would have expected the Falcons to show allegiance to their new QB; instead, this move worked to supplant his role…