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Kirk Cousins says Falcons' appeal was long-term vision for him

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Wearing a pale gray suit with a red tie and black sneakers, Kirk Cousins stood at the podium Wednesday evening explaining and reinforcing what he was saying, all while settling into his new home.

His sort-of new home. The Atlanta metropolitan area has been a place of familiarity for the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback and his family for a long time. His wife, Julie, grew up here. He has spent parts of offseasons in his father-in-law's basement in Johns Creek, Georgia.

So when the chance to come to Atlanta became available -- and it matched with a strong football commitment in him -- he chose to take it.