After failing to qualify for the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Falcons may have to move on from Desmond Kelly Ridder and Taylor Heinicke. And if things don’t work out well for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, the former may find himself replacing Ridder in the coming months.
Before injuring his Achilles in Week 8, Kirk Cousins was out on the field and completing almost 70% of his throws, had 18 touchdown passes to five interceptions, and threw 2,331 yards for Minnesota last season. This performance placed him on pace to achieve some of the best stats of his NFL career.
In contrast, both Ridder and Heinicke are levels below Cousins at the quarterback position. This opens up a need for the Falcons to upgrade at the quarterback position, either by the upcoming draft or by signing a veteran who can steady the ship.
Why The Atlanta Falcons Is The Best Fit For Kirk Cousins Amid Uncertainty with Minnesota Vikings
In the event Kirk Cousins and the Vikings fail to reach an agreement, the former may find himself being pursued by Atlanta. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz explains why the two parties are a perfect fit for each other here:
“How about the Atlanta Falcons? And there’s a lot to say about the Falcons and why it makes sense for Kirk Cousins. Number one, they have a pretty good roster already set. They have good weapons in Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeir, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts. They have a good offensive line and you think about what he could do if they add Cousins. And some of the type of throws that he makes, really, really well right? He’s extremely accurate. He’s really good in play action,” Schultz said.
It still remains to be seen whether the Vikings will let Kirk Cousins go during the offseason or they’ll retain his services. In any case, the Falcons seem the best fit for the quarterback should he become available in the offseason.
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