Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, revealed that he engaged in an insightful hour-long phone call with quarterback Kirk Cousins. During this conversation, he took five pages of notes, highlighting the cordiality and respect in their discussion. They clarified the organization's direction as Cousins, with a $27.5 million base salary set for 2025, navigates his future with the team. With Michael Penix Jr. on the rise, both parties appear focused on finding an amicable exit strategy, especially with rumors linking Cousins to a trade with the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons face a challenging predicament; Cousins' no-trade clause complicates matters, as he plans to waive it post-2025 NFL draft, suggesting the team may need to wait for a favorable trade offer before the season commences. Despite uncertainty, Blank expressed optimism about potentially having one of the league's best backup quarterbacks if Cousins remains.