It makes perfect sense for both sides. The Falcons would be able to fast track the start of the Penix era, while the Giants would land a rock-solid veteran (that they could ditch after a year if he doesn’t pan out) to help them win games now/ease the transition of the rookie quarterback.

It was always going to end like this. I think Falcons’ fans are more shocked it happened this quickly. The Kirk Cousins experience has been just that, a wild experience, and after yesterday’s home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta fans are calling for Cousins’ head and rightfully so.

Kirk Cousins threw his last touchdown pass in a 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 3. Cousins has thrown a total of six interceptions over his last three outings--all losses for the Atlanta Falcons .