.The Atlanta georgia Falcons possessed fairly probably the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback and also four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million offer ($ 100 million guaranteed) and also preparing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team owner Arthur Blank created the situation for why the Falcons, whom he classified "individual thinkers," were wise to allot sizable information to a pair of quarterbacks." Our team produced it crystal clear to Kirk as well as others that we possibly were actually mosting likely to compose a quarterback during the course of this draft. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our coaching workers and our workers department, rated very high. They watched him as an incredible player," Empty informed The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "We've been through a condition, post-Matt Ryan, when we are actually observing that motion picture when we didn't have a franchise business quarterback. Our team didn't intend to redo that again. I indicate, I definitely failed to. I'm very conscious all types of succession organizing. After 60-odd years of company, in any service, that's essential. At the crucial position, the quarterback position in the NFL, that's quite essential. " Therefore, only listening closely to our coaching workers and also our staffs division, they really made the decision. Michael was actually going to be actually accessible at number 8. They observed an amazing ability. Kirk Cousins is our franchise business quarterback, is our starting quarterback, as well as he seems to be doing wonderful from a medical perspective." Cousins, that are going to be actually 36 at the start of the 2024 season, had his 2023 project stopped after eight games due to a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous 6 periods of his profession along with the Minnesota Vikings, which was actually come before by 6 seasons in Washington, with him being the permanent starter the final 3 years (2015-17). Before the Achilles tear, Cousins completed 2,331 passing backyards, 18 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions and also a 103.8 passer score, while accomplishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Trophy voting, a year after finishing eighth. Over his two times in Washington (2022-23), Penix balanced 4,772 passing yards, 33.5 passing touchdowns, 9.5 interceptions and a 154.2 passer ranking per period, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a bundled 25-3 along with Penix under center, highlighted by meeting last period's College Football Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is actually going over a 3rd consecutive 7-10 time, which led to head train Arthur Smith's dismissal in favor of previous Los Angeles Rams protective planner and former Falcons interim instructor Raheem Morris. Moreover, the Falcons haven't created the playoffs or even possessed a winning report since 2017. Eagles under 10.5 triumphes, Cowboys, Falcons over highlight Danny Parkins' win overall wagers Atlanta ga has actually begun 3 quarterbacks over the past two years, which came after trading the professional and four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota as well as Taylor Heinicke." Our experts wish and also wish he's [Cousins] acquired three to 4 terrific years facing him, perhaps past that. That understands? However our experts also understand that eventually, there will be actually a point that our team'll need a transition," Space pointed out about Atlanta ga's future at quarterback. "Our company intend to ensure our company perform that perfectly." Space referenced the Environment-friendly Gulf Packers, who traded as much as choose quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draught as well as sat him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for 3 times, as a prospective model for the Falcons Passion assisted the Packers arrive at the NFC local round in his very first full season under facility (2023) and made a four-year, $220 thousand expansion from Green Gulf recently. [Want great accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Produce or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with games, staffs as well as gamers to obtain an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Observe Observe your faves to individualize your FOX Athletics adventure Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Obtain even more coming from National Soccer Organization Observe your preferences to get info regarding games, updates as well as more.