Free agency Four Verts! There’s been a ton of movement in the opening portion of the legal tampering period, but those who have followed this column for a while know exactly where it has to start off. Rise up, the Dirty Birds are BACK.
Kirk Cousins is the floor raiser the Falcons needed
The Falcons made what was likely the most sensible play for them and agreed to terms with former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on a four-year deal to lock him in as their starter for at least the next two seasons, with the potential for more if he plays well — and is healthy from an Achilles tear that ended his season last October. Four years, $180 million is a ton of money that puts Cousins in the first-ballot Finesser Hall of Fame consideration, but at the end of the day it’s not that scary of a deal for the Falcons and raises their …