.The Atlanta Falcons had quite possibly the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback and four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million bargain ($ one hundred million ensured) and also drafting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team owner Arthur Blank produced the scenario for why the Falcons, whom he identified "individual thinkers," were actually wise to assign sizable information to a pair of quarterbacks." Our experts made it crystal clear to Kirk as well as others that our experts probably were actually going to compose a quarterback throughout this draft. As it turned out, Michael Penix, for our training staff as well as our staffs division, graded very higher. They watched him as a significant player," Blank said to The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "We have actually been by means of a scenario, post-Matt Ryan, when we're seeing that motion picture when our team didn't possess a franchise quarterback. Our experts didn't desire to redo that once again. I indicate, I definitely didn't. I am actually super conscious all forms of progression organizing. After 60-odd years of organization, in any sort of service, that's vital. At the key placement, the quarterback posture in the NFL, that's really vital. " Therefore, merely paying attention to our coaching staff and also our employees division, they actually decided. Michael was actually visiting be actually accessible at number eight. They viewed a phenomenal skill. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our starting quarterback, as well as he seems to be carrying out excellent coming from a clinical standpoint." Cousins, that will definitely be 36 at the beginning of the 2024 time, possessed his 2023 project shortened after eight activities as a result of a torn Achilles. He invested the previous 6 times of his occupation with the Minnesota Vikings, which was actually preceded by 6 times in Washington, along with him being actually the permanent starter the last 3 years (2015-17). Prior to the Achilles tear, Cousins totted 2,331 passing yards, 18 passing goals, 5 interceptions and a 103.8 passer rating, while accomplishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix finished second in 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot, a year after ending up eighth. Over his pair of periods in Washington (2022-23), Penix averaged 4,772 passing lawns, 33.5 passing touchdowns, 9.5 interceptions as well as a 154.2 passer score every season, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a bundled 25-3 with Penix under center, highlighted by reaching final time's College Soccer Playoff Championship game game.Atlanta is going over a 3rd consecutive 7-10 period, which led to head trainer Arthur Johnson's dismissal for past Los Angeles Rams defensive organizer as well as former Falcons interim train Raheem Morris. Furthermore, the Falcons haven't created the playoffs or possessed a winning record given that 2017. Eagles under 10.5 success, Cowboys, Falcons over emphasize Danny Parkins' succeed complete wagers Atlanta ga has actually begun 3 quarterbacks over recent 2 years, which followed trading the pro as well as four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota as well as Taylor Heinicke." We really hope and also wish he is actually [Relatives] acquired three to four terrific years in front of him, perhaps past that. That understands? Yet our company also recognize that at some time, there are going to be a factor that our company'll need a change," Empty stated concerning Atlanta ga's future at quarterback. "Our experts want to ensure our team carry out that smoothly." Blank referenced the Environment-friendly Bay Packers, who traded around select quarterback Jordan Affection in the 2020 NFL Draft and rested him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for 3 times, as a prospective design for the Falcons Love aided the Packers get to the NFC divisional cycle in his 1st total season under facility (2023) as well as got a four-year, $220 million extension coming from Veggie Bay last week. [Want excellent stories provided right to your inbox? Generate or visit to your FOX Athletics profile, follow leagues, crews as well as players to get a tailored e-newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Follow your faves to tailor your FOX Athletics adventure Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Get even more from National Soccer Game Follow your favorites to get details regarding video games, information and also additional.