Mike FF Today 671 Posted March 11 I'll bust this one out of the free agency thread. The Falcons have some nice looking pieces on offense and are out of the Arthur Smith business. QB: Kirk Cousins RB: Bijan Robinson WR: Drake London TE: Kyle Pitts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 395 Posted March 11 Maybe we can finally see what Kyle Pitts has to offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 11 Big boost to everyone on the Falcons. Now we will learn just how good London and Pitts could be. Nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,831 Posted March 11 Big up grade for all falcons skill position players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 11 The Vikings are screwed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,328 Posted March 11 1 minute ago, Maximum Overkill said: The Vikings are screwed. This looks to be the case at the moment. Maybe they're going to make a big push to move up in the draft or they think "their guy" will be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills04 47 Posted March 11 How L-O-W will Jefferson's stats be in 2024?? He got A-L-L the love - but no one gave Cousins credit for being a Top-12 QB for all the time Jefferson was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 11 1 minute ago, TBayXXXVII said: This looks to be the case at the moment. Maybe they're going to make a big push to move up in the draft or they think "their guy" will be there. Either way they're going backwards. They were pretty much set up to win now. Who's available that makes them better now? I think they underestimated his worth, I can't imagine that this was the plan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 11 11 minutes ago, Bills04 said: How L-O-W will Jefferson's stats be in 2024?? He got A-L-L the love - but no one gave Cousins credit for being a Top-12 QB for all the time Jefferson was there. And Addison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 11 13 minutes ago, Bills04 said: How L-O-W will Jefferson's stats be in 2024?? He can't possibly be happy right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 640 Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: The Vikings are screwed. Year #63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 11 16 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Year #63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 14 Posted March 12 I think, you all are underestimating the Vikings a bit. I believe, they have they #11 pick in the draft. So, they for sure have some firepower to find a new QB. They also picked up 2 good defense players from the Texans and 1 from the Dolphins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 198 Posted March 12 Flacco can take them to the promise land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 50 minutes ago, RareN64Dream said: I think, you all are underestimating the Vikings a bit. I believe, they have they #11 pick in the draft. So, they for sure have some firepower to find a new QB. They also picked up 2 good defense players from the Texans and 1 from the Dolphins. Can’t underestimate that they lost their starting Qb. Who was-a very good fit for that offense. Imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan 124 Posted March 12 Cousins is 36 y/o and coming off an achilles tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, JagFan said: Cousins is 36 y/o and coming off an achilles tear. Does make it even more interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,328 Posted March 12 15 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said: Either way they're going backwards. They were pretty much set up to win now. Who's available that makes them better now? I think they underestimated his worth, I can't imagine that this was the plan. Possibly, but not necessarily. A rookie could come in and put up good numbers. The offense isn't lacking in talent and they have the #11 pick. They can easily move up to get someone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 12 2 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Possibly, but not necessarily. A rookie could come in and put up good numbers. The offense isn't lacking in talent and they have the #11 pick. They can easily move up to get someone. Yup, they have no choice but to draft one now but they better move up somehow because at least 4 of them will be off the board by pick 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,831 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said: Possibly, but not necessarily. A rookie could come in and put up good numbers. The offense isn't lacking in talent and they have the #11 pick. They can easily move up to get someone. They’d have to blow somebody out of the water to get into top 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcBlitzkrieg 29 Posted March 12 19 hours ago, weepaws said: Big boost to everyone on the Falcons. Now we will learn just how good London and Pitts could be. Nice. I'd be higher on London that Pitts. Only one direction to go for Pitts and that is UP but London's upside is more appetizing to me. Taking that Kupp / JJ role in the Rams/Vikes offense.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 40 minutes ago, kcBlitzkrieg said: I'd be higher on London that Pitts. Only one direction to go for Pitts and that is UP but London's upside is more appetizing to me. Taking that Kupp / JJ role in the Rams/Vikes offense.... Agreed. But I would like to get Pitts in double digit round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,328 Posted March 12 3 hours ago, IGotWorms said: They’d have to blow somebody out of the water to get into top 3 Won't need to get into the top 3 if they like McCarthy or Penix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 687 Posted March 12 2 hours ago, kcBlitzkrieg said: I'd be higher on London that Pitts. Only one direction to go for Pitts and that is UP but London's upside is more appetizing to me. Taking that Kupp / JJ role in the Rams/Vikes offense.... agreed. London with a QB who can actually throw the ball is a very appealing option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 12 I can't believe the over hyping of the Falcons by the media. The Falcons certainly got better, they're nowhere near a Superbowl caliber team, baby steps! Cousins is a nice QB, not that guy, as Minnesota knows. Does anyone remember how bad he sucked when Minnesota needed a win most? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,831 Posted March 12 33 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: I can't believe the over hyping of the Falcons by the media. The Falcons certainly got better, they're nowhere near a Superbowl caliber team, baby steps! Cousins is a nice QB, not that guy, as Minnesota knows. Does anyone remember how bad he sucked when Minnesota needed a win most? Super Bowl? No. But playoff team, yeah probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 14 Posted March 12 I think, the Cousins signing helped Bijan Robinson the most. Cousins is good at play action passing; so teams are gonna have to respect the throw a bit more than Ridder/Heincke etc.; most likely. Tyler Allgeier is pretty good too. Cordarrelle Patterson can make some splash plays here and there too; one of the best kick returners of all time, but tougher with the newer rules. "Flash" aka Patterson is very good at catching; he played WR in college. Falcons also got Darnell Mooney, Van Jefferson I think, and Mack Hollins are all not that bad at WR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,328 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Maximum Overkill said: I can't believe the over hyping of the Falcons by the media. The Falcons certainly got better, they're nowhere near a Superbowl caliber team, baby steps! Cousins is a nice QB, not that guy, as Minnesota knows. Does anyone remember how bad he sucked when Minnesota needed a win most? 1 hour ago, IGotWorms said: Super Bowl? No. But playoff team, yeah probably. Yeah, Falcons definitely have a 12+ win potential this year. Their defense needs attention but that offense is in good shape. There's a good chance that the offense also improves the defense. I don't see them as a Super Bowl contender unless they really upgrade their defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 I don’t know about playoffs or super bowl, I don’t really care, but he does rise the bar with those offensive players for ff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 12 1 minute ago, weepaws said: I don’t know about playoffs or super bowl, I don’t really care, but he does rise the bar with those offensive players for ff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 687 Posted March 12 2 hours ago, IGotWorms said: Super Bowl? No. But playoff team, yeah probably. true. this is still a band aid solution. Cousins likely only has a year or two left in the tank. team needs a permanent solution at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 42 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: Silly stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,192 Posted March 12 What are we doing here? The guy has been around before the dinosaurs, he's only played in 4 Playoff games and won only 1. Baker Mayfield says hold my beer. Kirk Cousins is 1-4 in the playoffs in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 12 That doesn’t matter, ff points now that’s what matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 687 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, weepaws said: Silly stuff. I like the post. but the difference is the amount of guaranteed money with Jackson, a running QB who likely performs well enough over 2 or 3 years but likely doesnt perform at that level for the rest of the contract. running QB's are mostly done by 30 or 31 (often sooner) unless they can transition to become more of a pocket passer. Cousins contract guarantees all of year 1 and 2 and if he doesnt perform, the buyout at that point shouldnt be too bad. and I think he likely has 2 good years left. after that it does get dicey but hes not got a lot of guaranteed money at that point. its a completely different level of committment. he wont get you a superbowl, but he likely gets the WR onto the next stage of their development which wasnt gonna happen with any other QB on the roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,831 Posted March 13 6 hours ago, RareN64Dream said: I think, the Cousins signing helped Bijan Robinson the most. Cousins is good at play action passing; so teams are gonna have to respect the throw a bit more than Ridder/Heincke etc.; most likely. Tyler Allgeier is pretty good too. Cordarrelle Patterson can make some splash plays here and there too; one of the best kick returners of all time, but tougher with the newer rules. "Flash" aka Patterson is very good at catching; he played WR in college. Falcons also got Darnell Mooney, Van Jefferson I think, and Mack Hollins are all not that bad at WR. Patterson also played WR in the pros 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan 124 Posted March 13 5 hours ago, weepaws said: I don’t know about playoffs or super bowl, I don’t really care, but he does rise the bar with those offensive players for ff The thing that helps Atlanta’s chances of winning the division more than any of these moves is Tampa sticking with Baker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,812 Posted March 13 50 minutes ago, JagFan said: The thing that helps Atlanta’s chances of winning the division more than any of these moves is Tampa sticking with Baker. I don’t care, I’m just interested in ff value at this time, but thanks for your opinions on many football related issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaChup 198 Posted March 13 I heard Atlanta brought Kirk because Falcons fans like kissin' Cousins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gridiron whirlwinds 5 Posted March 13 It is going to be nice to see the Falcons skill players finally make a difference in Fantasy Football Share this post Link to post Share on other sites