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    Is Kirk Cousins the perfect fit for the Falcons

    enFebruary 21, 2024
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    About this Episode

    Dylan opens up with some Falcons talk and reacts to an ESPN article on the top 50 free agents to be and Kirk Cousins ranked third and the best fit according to the article is the Falcons and Dylan believes that Cousins would be a great fit in Atlanta, however the reports of the Vikings’ QB wanting a fully guaranteed contract at 2-years, $90M is a bit steep as the soon to be 36-year old is coming off of an Achilles injury and is already known for being a pocket passer versus one with mobility.

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