.The Atlanta georgia Falcons possessed rather probably the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback as well as four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million package ($ one hundred thousand guaranteed) as well as likewise drafting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team manager Arthur Empty created the scenario for why the Falcons, whom he labeled "individual thinkers," were actually a good idea to designate considerable sources to a pair of quarterbacks." Our team made it crystal clear to Kirk and also others that our company possibly were going to prepare a quarterback throughout this draught. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our training workers and also our workers team, rated exceptionally high. They watched him as an enormous player," Space told The Atlanta georgia Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our company've been actually via a situation, post-Matt Ryan, when our team are actually observing that flick when our team really did not have a franchise business quarterback. Our company failed to would like to duplicate that once more. I indicate, I definitely didn't. I am actually incredibly sensitive to all types of sequence preparation. After 60-odd years of business, in any company, that is actually crucial. At the key setting, the quarterback setting in the NFL, that is actually extremely crucial. " So, simply listening closely to our training team and our employees department, they definitely decided. Michael was actually visiting be actually accessible at variety 8. They saw an amazing skill. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our starting quarterback, and he seems to be to be doing fantastic from a medical viewpoint." Cousins, who are going to be 36 at the beginning of the 2024 period, had his 2023 campaign interrupted after 8 activities due to a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous 6 seasons of his job with the Minnesota Vikings, which was anticipated by six seasons in Washington, with him being actually the permanent starter the last 3 years (2015-17). Prior to the Achilles tear, Cousins totaled 2,331 passing yards, 18 passing goals, five interceptions and a 103.8 passer score, while finishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot, a year after ending up eighth. Over his 2 periods in Washington (2022-23), Penix balanced 4,772 passing yards, 33.5 passing goals, 9.5 interceptions and also a 154.2 passer rating per season, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a bundled 25-3 with Penix under center, highlighted by meeting final time's College Soccer Playoff Championship game game.Atlanta is actually going over a 3rd successive 7-10 time, which led to head train Arthur Johnson's dismissal for former Los Angeles Rams protective coordinator as well as former Falcons acting trainer Raheem Morris. In addition, the Falcons have not made the playoffs or even possessed a winning file because 2017. Eagles under 10.5 triumphes, Cowboys, Falcons over feature Danny Parkins' gain overall wagers Atlanta georgia has actually started 3 quarterbacks over the past 2 years, which came after trading the expert and also four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and also Taylor Heinicke." Our team hope as well as wish he is actually [Relatives] got 3 to four fantastic years facing him, maybe beyond that. Who knows? Yet our team likewise understand that eventually, there will certainly be a point that our experts'll need a switch," Space claimed regarding Atlanta georgia's future at quarterback. "Our experts intend to ensure our experts do that easily." Empty referenced the Veggie Bay Packers, that traded around pick quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draught as well as sat him behind Aaron Rodgers for 3 periods, as a potential style for the Falcons Passion helped the Packers reach the NFC divisional round in his initial complete season under center (2023) and also gained a four-year, $220 million expansion from Veggie Bay last week. [Want wonderful stories supplied right to your inbox? Make or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, follow games, staffs and gamers to obtain a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Observe Follow your preferences to personalize your FOX Athletics adventure Atlanta ga Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Obtain extra coming from National Football League Follow your faves to obtain details about games, updates and even more.