In an exciting turn of events, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has expressed his desire to finish his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons, aiming for a "world championship" finish. Cousins, who recently signed a lucrative $180 million deal with the team, drew comparisons between the Falcons and the mid-2000s Miami Heat while discussing his aspirations with former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal on "The Big" podcast.

"I want this to be my final stop," Cousins enthusiastically stated during the interview. He further explained his intention, saying, "I don't wanna do the deal -- no offense, but I don't wanna go play for the Suns and Celtics at the end. I wanna finish with the Heat, if you will, and be done."

Cousins referenced the success of the Miami Heat in the mid-2000s, particularly their victory in the 2006 NBA Finals, where O'Neal played alongside Dwyane Wade. However, he acknowledged that O'Neal went on to finish his basketball career with three other teams after a less-than-ideal parting with the Heat organization.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback, who recently joined the Falcons as his third NFL team, expressed his desire to create lasting memories for his young children, aged 6 and 5. "They won't remember that I played in Washington. They will barely remember I played in Minnesota. They're gonna remember I played for the Falcons. And I want those to be good memories," Cousins emphasized.

Cousins also highlighted his ambition to improve his NFL playoff record. Despite being regarded as one of the league's most consistent quarterbacks for nearly a decade, the four-time Pro Bowler has only secured a single postseason victory. With the Falcons, Cousins sees an opportunity to change that narrative, as the team is poised to make a strong push for the NFC South title.

While Cousins' desire to finish his career in Atlanta and pursue a world championship may seem ambitious, fans can't help but admire his determination and enthusiasm. As the football season approaches, all eyes will be on the quarterback as he confidently leads the Falcons in their quest for success on the field.

With Cousins armed with a strong contract, a talented team, and a burning desire to leave a lasting legacy in Atlanta, football fans can anticipate an intriguing journey ahead for the veteran quarterback and his bid for a world championship finish with the Falcons.