As we look ahead to the 2025 NFL season, Falcons fans are wondering if this will be the year the team finally snaps its seven-year playoff drought. With a loaded offense, led by second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr ., and revamped defense, Atlanta should make some noise this season.

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“As of right now, it certainly appears Kirk Cousins is set to be their backup quarterback for the 2025 season,” says Rapoport. “Obviously, if any team needs a quarterback with starting experience, that would also, by the way, could the Pittsburgh Steelers, if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t go there, Cousins would be the first call.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported after the draft that the Falcons would have been willing to draft Pearce at No. 15 had Walker already been off the board. Pearce racked up 17.5 sacks over his last two college seasons and clocked a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine in February.

With Jalon Walker, James Pearce, Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman, the team should -- at the very least -- be better than last season. The Falcons defense was placed near the bottom of Bleacher Report's post-draft rankings, landing at No. 28.

National media pundits can't help but chastise the Atlanta Falcons and praise their selections at the same time in their NFL Draft grades.

Although quarterback uncertainty is a significant concern, the Falcons are fortunate to have one of the league's rising stars in wide receiver Drake London. A standout from the 2022 draft class, London is the highest-graded receiver from that year,