How Kirk Cousins Can Help Michael Penix Jr. In 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cousins, 36, is a seasoned veteran in the NFL and has proven to be a very successful quarterback in the league. The only thing he was never able to do was have a high success rate in the playoffs over the last few years.

There's high hopes for the Atlanta Falcons locally. The team could have better, or at least more consistent, quarterback play with a breakout season from Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons could also get better edge rushing production from rookies Jalon walker and James Pearce Jr.

Many prospects in the 2024 draft class had successful rookie seasons. What's the 2025 outlook for those who didn't?