The Atlanta Falcons have found at least one prominent NFL figure who believes they made the right pick selecting Michael Penix Jr. in last month's NFL

There have been a lot of questions about whether Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was in favor of drafting a quarterback in the first round after

Kirk Cousins, a seasoned player known for his meticulous approach, was brought on board with a hefty contract, signaling immediate goals. Meanwhile, the decision to draft Penix—a dynamic but injury-prone player from Washington—suggests long-term aspirations.

The Vikings had wandering eyes. And Kirk Cousins decided he needed to end the relationship. Cousins opted to sign with the Falcons over the Vikings this offseason in part since Minnesota let him know it planned to draft his replacement high in the 2024 Draft, according to Sports Illustrated.

As of a year ago, one of the reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to win a third consecutive NFC South title is the surprisingly fine work of Mayfield at QB, as he threw for career high of 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns in his first year here and landed a three-year, $100 million contract extension in March 2024.

The Minnesota Vikings and their former franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins went their separate ways this offseason. Cousins went to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings went on their way to drafting their new franchise quarterback.