.The Atlanta georgia Falcons had quite perhaps the boldest offseason in the NFL, authorizing quarterback and also four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million bargain ($ one hundred million guaranteed) as well as also composing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team owner Arthur Blank made the instance for why the Falcons, whom he designated "independent thinkers," were actually a good idea to assign substantial information to a set of quarterbacks." We produced it very clear to Kirk and others that our experts possibly were visiting draft a quarterback throughout this draft. As it turned out, Michael Penix, for our training team and also our employees department, rated extremely high. They viewed him as a remarkable player," Blank informed The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our experts have actually been with a situation, post-Matt Ryan, when our experts are actually seeing that movie when our company really did not possess a franchise business quarterback. Our team failed to desire to redo that once more. I indicate, I undoubtedly failed to. I'm super conscious all kinds of progression preparing. After 60-odd years of company, in any kind of service, that's critical. At the essential position, the quarterback placement in the NFL, that's extremely crucial. " So, simply listening to our coaching staff and also our staffs department, they truly made the decision. Michael was heading to be offered at number 8. They found an extraordinary skill. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our starting quarterback, and also he seems to be to be doing fantastic from a medical standpoint." Cousins, who will certainly be 36 at the start of the 2024 period, had his 2023 campaign interrupted after 8 games as a result of a torn Achilles. He invested the previous six times of his job with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before through six seasons in Washington, with him being the permanent starter the last 3 years (2015-17). Prior to the Achilles tear, Relatives totted 2,331 passing lawns, 18 passing touchdowns, five interceptions and also a 103.8 passer ranking, while accomplishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix finished second in 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot, a year after ending up 8th. Over his two seasons 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 time, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a combined 25-3 with Penix under center, highlighted by meeting final time's College Regulation football Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is actually coming off a third successive 7-10 period, which caused head train Arthur Johnson's dismissal in favor of past Los Angeles Rams protective organizer and also previous Falcons acting instructor Raheem Morris. Moreover, the Falcons haven't created the playoffs or possessed a winning record considering that 2017. Eagles under 10.5 triumphes, Cowboys, Falcons over highlight Danny Parkins' succeed overall wagers Atlanta has actually begun three quarterbacks over the past pair of years, which happened after trading the pro as well as four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and also Taylor Heinicke." Our company really hope as well as pray he's [Cousins] acquired 3 to four fantastic years facing him, possibly beyond that. Who knows? Yet we additionally understand that at some time, there are going to be actually an aspect that our company'll need to have a transition," Space said about Atlanta ga's future at quarterback. "Our team intend to make sure our team do that smoothly." Space referenced the Green Gulf Packers, that traded approximately select quarterback Jordan Affection in the 2020 NFL Draft as well as rested him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for 3 times, as a possible version for the Falcons Affection helped the Packers get to the NFC local cycle in his very first complete time under facility (2023) and earned a four-year, $220 million extension coming from Green Gulf recently. [Want terrific accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with leagues, crews and gamers to receive a tailored bulletin daily.] Comply with Follow your faves to customize your FOX Sports expertise Atlanta ga Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Receive even more from National Football Organization Follow your faves to get relevant information concerning activities, headlines as well as additional.