.The Atlanta georgia Falcons had very possibly the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback and also four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 thousand bargain ($ 100 million assured) as well as additionally composing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team owner Arthur Blank created the situation for why the Falcons, whom he designated "private thinkers," were wise to designate substantial resources to a pair of quarterbacks." Our company produced it clear to Kirk and others that our team perhaps were actually heading to make a quarterback throughout this draught. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our coaching personnel as well as our personnel team, rated extraordinarily higher. They watched him as a remarkable gamer," Empty informed The Atlanta georgia Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our company have actually been actually with a situation, post-Matt Ryan, when our experts're finding that film when we failed to possess a franchise quarterback. Our company really did not wish to repeat that once again. I imply, I certainly didn't. I'm super conscious all kinds of progression organizing. After 60-odd years of organization, in any kind of company, that is actually crucial. At the crucial posture, the quarterback placement in the NFL, that is actually quite essential. " So, merely paying attention to our mentoring team and also our personnel team, they truly decided. Michael was going to be actually available at amount eight. They saw a remarkable skill. Kirk Cousins is our franchise business quarterback, is our starting quarterback, and he appears to be doing wonderful from a medical standpoint." Relatives, that will certainly be 36 at the beginning of the 2024 season, possessed his 2023 project cut short after eight activities because of a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous six times of his profession with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before by six periods in Washington, with him being the full time starter the final 3 years (2015-17). Just before the Achilles tear, Cousins amounted to 2,331 passing backyards, 18 passing goals, 5 interceptions and a 103.8 passer rating, while accomplishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Prize ballot, a year after ending up eighth. Over his 2 times in Washington (2022-23), Penix balanced 4,772 passing lawns, 33.5 passing touchdowns, 9.5 interceptions and also a 154.2 passer score every period, while accomplishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a consolidated 25-3 with Penix under facility, highlighted through reaching last season's College Soccer Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is coming off a third consecutive 7-10 season, which led to head train Arthur Johnson's termination in favor of former Los Angeles Rams defensive organizer as well as previous Falcons interim instructor Raheem Morris. On top of that, the Falcons haven't created the playoffs or had a winning file since 2017. Eagles under 10.5 victories, Cowboys, Falcons over highlight Danny Parkins' succeed complete wagers Atlanta has begun three quarterbacks over the past two years, which came after trading the pro and also four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota as well as Taylor Heinicke." Our team really hope as well as hope he's [Relatives] obtained three to 4 fantastic years facing him, maybe beyond that. That recognizes? But our team additionally know that at some time, there will definitely be actually an aspect that our experts'll need a switch," Blank mentioned concerning Atlanta's future at quarterback. "We desire to ensure our company carry out that smoothly." Blank referenced the Environment-friendly Gulf Packers, that traded as much as select quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft and also rested him behind Aaron Rodgers for 3 seasons, as a potential design for the Falcons Affection assisted the Packers hit the NFC local round in his very first total season under center (2023) as well as made a four-year, $220 thousand expansion coming from Veggie Gulf last week. [Want excellent tales provided straight to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Sports profile, adhere to organizations, teams and players to receive an individualized email list daily.] Observe Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports expertise Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Get even more coming from National Soccer League Follow your preferences to acquire relevant information about activities, information and even more.