BUCKETS: Atlanta Falcons 2026 Quarterback Plans EXPOSED | Will Kirk Cousins Stay RETURN?

Atlanta Falcons face pivotal quarterback choices as the offseason heats. Will Kirk Cousins return as QB1, or could newcomers like Malik Willis or Mac Jones headline the future? Michael Penix’s development adds intrigue, but questions loom about whether the team will prioritize a proven starter, a strategic bridge, or simply bolster its backup ranks.

Host Aaron Freeman analyzes three critical “QB buckets” shaping Atlanta’s next move: the blue-chip starter, the veteran bridge, and the reliable backup. The discussion highlights potential fits such as Justin Fields, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Flacco, and Tyrod Taylor, weighing their upside, costs, and compatibility with Kevin Stefanski’s vision. Can the Falcons secure a talented leader or will market forces steer them toward a conservative solution?

#atlantafalcons #nfl #kirkcousins #michaelpenix #kevinstefanski #jacobybrissett #justinfields #malikwillis #macjones #tyrodtaylor #joeflacco

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=YouTube

Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL

Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day!
https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons

Join our Discord server!
https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons

Everydayer Club
If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

TurboTax
For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.

Indeed
Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl.

FanDuel
The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel – Play your game.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

22 comments

  1. I’m not kicking a year down the drain!! I’m getting Malik Willis and handing him the QB1 mantle. Build up my defense & Oline and give this team a fighting chance.

  9. We can’t get away from the Justin Fields cult. In an ideal world Jacoby Brissett would be the best QB for this team, although I would be intrigued by the idea of Hendon Hooker. Atlanta does not have the luxury of getting another pure backup QB with Penix.

  15. Truthfully QB’s Malik and Mac will have better starting chances with no real competition with teams like the Steelers, Cleveland, Jets so we’ll probably have to settle for a Zach Wilson or bears back up

  22. I actually thought Mariota didn’t look bad. There were some game winning drives he put together with Washington this year, then defensive failures and muffed punts cost them the game.

Leave a Reply