The Minnesota Vikings dodged the mess that former starting quarterback Kirk Cousins is now navigating with the Atlanta Falco.

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.

That leaves the Vikings with J.J. McCarthy. It is clear he is their future but the Falcons can dangle carrot in front of them with a player they have tremendous respect for—Kirk Cousins.

The Falcons have a potentially franchise-altering decision looming this offseason — cut, trade, or hold Kirk Cousins. Arthur Blank, Terry Fontenot, and

The quarterback market will have a few quality backup options this offseason, and the best fits for the Atlanta Falcons might be two former New Orleans Saints signal callers.