The Falcons and Vikings will still be in competition, even if Kirk Cousins is anticipated to test the free agent market; one Minnesota insider pegged the scenario as 50/50.
It is possible that a deal will materialise fast because the legal tampering period begins at noon today, but it is crucial to keep in mind that the Vikings are still involved.
It appears that Kirk Cousins is giving more weight to the financial and/or time commitments outlined in his contract. It makes sense that the Falcons are more desperate than the Vikings.
Atlanta has not been to the playoffs since 2017, hasn’t hosted a postseason game since 2016, and the fan base is starving for a winner. Minnesota, on the other hand, has been regulars in the postseason with Kirk Cousins under center, but they haven’t won much once they get there.
Arthur Blank isn’t one to pinch pennies either, so if Terry Fontenot sees Cousins as the answer, money will not be a problem. However, the idea that he just wants to leave the Vikings couldn’t be further from the truth.
Justin Jefferson is possibly the best pass catcher in the game, while Kevin O’Connell is one of the better offensive thinkers. Also, the Cousins family has established itself there. The veteran probably wants to play one more game in Minnesota.
The Falcons may find themselves left at the altar if they are only utilised as negotiating chips. Where do the Falcons turn in the scenario Justin Fields,? An more veteran similar to Joe Flacco or Jacoby Brissett? J.J. McCarthy being drafted?
It appears the Falcons are not genuinely interested in the former first-round pick, Justin Fields, even if the majority of fans favour him—some even ranking the native of Georgia higher on their wish list than Cousins.
Adam Schefter claims that Justin Fields has not received much thought from the Falcons.
