There were a few reasons why Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency this offseason.
For one, the Falcons were willing to offer Cousins more guaranteed money, but the Vikings\' plan to draft a quarterback also played a role in the veteran looking for a new team, according to a report.
Minnesota was honest with Cousins about the possibility of selecting a quarterback high in the draft. The Vikings eventually took J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick.
What\'s ironic is that the Falcons shocked many when they used the No. 8 overall pick on Michael Penix, Jr.
Cousins reportedly had no idea the Falcons were going to take a quarterback -- a decision which left him \"shocked\" and \"disappointed.\"
Via SI.com
