.The Atlanta Falcons had quite possibly the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback as well as four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 thousand package ($ one hundred thousand assured) and likewise preparing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team manager Arthur Blank helped make the scenario for why the Falcons, whom he classified "independent thinkers," were actually wise to allot sizable sources to a set of quarterbacks." We made it very clear to Kirk as well as others that our experts most likely were actually mosting likely to prepare a quarterback in the course of this draft. As it turned out, Michael Penix, for our coaching personnel as well as our employees division, classed amazingly high. They viewed him as a remarkable player," Empty told The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "We have actually been via a condition, post-Matt Ryan, when we are actually viewing that film when we failed to possess a franchise quarterback. Our company didn't wish to repeat that once more. I suggest, I definitely really did not. I am actually very conscious all forms of sequence preparation. After 60-odd years of business, in any kind of company, that is actually crucial. At the essential placement, the quarterback posture in the NFL, that is actually very vital. " Therefore, merely paying attention to our training team as well as our workers team, they really made the decision. Michael was actually visiting be available at amount 8. They saw a phenomenal talent. Kirk Cousins is our franchise business quarterback, is our starting quarterback, and he appears to be performing excellent from a clinical standpoint." Cousins, that will be actually 36 at the start of the 2024 season, possessed his 2023 project stopped after eight video games due to a torn Achilles. He invested the previous six times of his job along with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before by six seasons in Washington, along with him being actually the permanent starter the last three years (2015-17). Just before the Achilles tear, Cousins totted 2,331 passing backyards, 18 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions as well as a 103.8 passer score, while completing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot, a year after completing 8th. Over his pair of seasons in Washington (2022-23), Penix balanced 4,772 passing lawns, 33.5 passing touchdowns, 9.5 interceptions as well as a 154.2 passer score per season, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a consolidated 25-3 with Penix under facility, highlighted by meeting final season's University Regulation football Playoff Championship game game.Atlanta is actually coming off a third consecutive 7-10 season, which led to scalp trainer Arthur Smith's dismissal in favor of previous Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator and past Falcons acting coach Raheem Morris. Additionally, the Falcons have not made the playoffs or possessed a succeeding file because 2017. Eagles under 10.5 victories, Cowboys, Falcons over feature Danny Parkins' gain overall wagers Atlanta has begun three quarterbacks over recent 2 years, which followed trading the pro and also four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and also Taylor Heinicke." Our team hope and also hope he's [Relatives] acquired three to 4 excellent years in front of him, possibly beyond that. That understands? But we also know that eventually, there will definitely be actually an aspect that our experts'll need to have a shift," Space mentioned regarding Atlanta georgia's future at quarterback. "We would like to make sure our team carry out that easily." Blank referenced the Veggie Bay Packers, who traded as much as decide on quarterback Jordan Affection in the 2020 NFL Draft and also rested him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for three times, as a prospective model for the Falcons Love assisted the Packers hit the NFC local round in his first full period under facility (2023) and also gained a four-year, $220 thousand extension from Eco-friendly Gulf last week. [Want excellent tales provided straight to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, follow organizations, staffs and gamers to obtain a tailored bulletin daily.] Adhere to Observe your favorites to customize your FOX Sports expertise Atlanta ga Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Get extra coming from National Soccer Game Follow your faves to obtain information about games, news as well as more.