Sometimes you see a signing and think, "That's going to be a disaster." Sometimes you're wrong. This time? I was right.

The Atlanta Falcons officially released quarterback Kirk Cousins after two disappointing seasons, and here's the kicker - he's still owed $10 million from the team for the upcoming season. Let me repeat that: Atlanta is paying him $10 million to go away.

That's not a divorce. That's a buyout. That's an organization admitting they made a colossal mistake and are willing to eat millions just to move on.

When the Falcons signed Cousins to that massive contract two years ago, the red flags were everywhere. Too much money for a quarterback who's never won the big one. Too much term for a guy on the wrong side of 35. Too much risk for not enough reward.

"You like that?" Cousins famously said after a big win years ago. Well, Atlanta, did you like that? Did you like going 7-10 in Year One and 6-11 in Year Two? Did you like watching your franchise QB look completely overwhelmed in big moments?

I didn't.

Here's the thing about Kirk Cousins - he's not a bad quarterback. He's a perfectly fine starter who will put up decent numbers, keep you competitive, and occasionally win you some games. But he's not elite. He's not a difference-maker. He's not the guy who elevates everyone around him.

And Atlanta paid him like he was.

The Falcons thought they were one piece away from contention. They thought Cousins was that piece. They were wrong on both counts. Now they're eating $10 million, resetting at quarterback, and hoping they can salvage this roster before their window closes completely.