Getty Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before a game The Atlanta Falcons are hoping that they found their quarterback of the future, but it comes at a cost. In an offseason that’s seen the team take every opportunity to hand the keys to the franchise to second year quarterback Michael Penix Jr ., Kirk Cousins (and his massive contract) is left lurking in the corner. Kirk Cousins’ contract is haunting the Atlanta Falcons. But not like a cool ghost that adds value to a tourist