QB DRAMA: Kevin Stefanski BOOSTS Odds Atlanta Falcons KEEP Kirk Cousins | What About Michael Penix?

Atlanta Falcons boost Kirk Cousins’ odds of returning with Kevin Stefanski hire, sparking debate over the team’s quarterback future. Can the Falcons finally escape mediocrity, or will Michael Penix’s development stall amidst regime changes?

Host Aaron Freeman examines how Stefanski’s coaching philosophy, Tommy Rees’s expected arrival as offensive coordinator, and Bill Callahan’s impact on the offensive line reshape the Falcons’ offense. Key topics include roster flexibility in the post-Terry Fontenot era, Kirk Cousins’ contract dynamics, and the 2026 and beyond outlook. Insights on sustainable team building, the uncertain fate of Kyle Pitts, and the challenge of avoiding quarterback purgatory round out the discussion. Spencer German (@LockedOnBrowns) offers an insider perspective on Stefanski’s tenure with the Cleveland Browns, analyzing his offensive scheme and adaptability. Will Atlanta’s long-term vision finally deliver consistent success, or are more shakeups ahead?

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  3. I think it is in the team's best long term interest to retain a talented weapon at the TE position. He's only 24, and if he continues to play like he did in the last half of the season then that is a top-10 TE that Stefanski can use for almost a decade.

    Having an offense of London, Bijan and a bunch of bums is not a recipe for a successful offense.

  5. 📢MP9 will not be ready for week 1!!! IF he is, given history you'd be wild to push wk1 start anyway!!! Awaiting the coaches contract and arguably most importantly his coordinator hires.

  6. I think we should draft another qb soon, like maybe the 2027 draft, don’t believe Penix is the future… but I’m excited to see if stefanski can get the most out of him, that will obvs change my mind

  9. Cousins is done! Repeating the same crap again. Be done with the guy. He wasn't great like people are propping him up to be. He's finished and I get the feeling that if it is Cousins it will be Cleveland 2.0.

  10. Dude, this is my second and last time listening to you. You go out your way to stay in the middle and say nothing of any substance. If you're not going to give an honest opinion, then why podcast? Kevin is terrible and you are trying so hard to justify the hiring. You know this is a good old boy hiring and is so scarred to say anything out of the way. OMG….

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