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Could Falcons' aggressive pursuit of upgrading QB room backfire on their playoff chances?

With OTAs over and training camps still weeks away, plenty of questions are circling the NFL. Charles McDonald is tackling them this summer.

After floundering at the quarterback position for a couple seasons, the Atlanta Falcons decided enough was enough and made some major investments at the position this offseason. First, they signed free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to a deal with $100 million guaranteed before selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the 2024 draft. The belief is that the talented skill players Atlanta has stockpiled over the past few years will finally be able to flourish with Cousins at the helm.