.The Atlanta Falcons possessed pretty probably the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback and also four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million offer ($ one hundred million guaranteed) as well as additionally preparing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team manager Arthur Empty made the case for why the Falcons, whom he identified "private thinkers," were a good idea to allocate significant resources to a pair of quarterbacks." Our experts produced it clear to Kirk and also others that we most likely were visiting compose a quarterback in the course of this draught. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our coaching staff and our personnel department, classed extraordinarily higher. They viewed him as a significant gamer," Space said to The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "We've been with a scenario, post-Matt Ryan, when our team're observing that film when our team really did not possess a franchise quarterback. We failed to intend to repeat that again. I indicate, I certainly failed to. I am actually very conscious all forms of progression planning. After 60-odd years of business, in any service, that is actually critical. At the crucial position, the quarterback posture in the NFL, that is actually very important. " Thus, simply listening to our coaching personnel as well as our personnel team, they really decided. Michael was actually going to be readily available at variety 8. They observed a phenomenal ability. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our beginning quarterback, as well as he seems to be to become performing excellent from a medical standpoint." Relatives, that are going to be 36 at the beginning of the 2024 time, had his 2023 project stopped after eight video games due to a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous six seasons of his career along with the Minnesota Vikings, which was preceded by 6 seasons in Washington, along with him being actually the full time starter the final three years (2015-17). Prior to the Achilles tear, Cousins amounted to 2,331 passing lawns, 18 passing goals, 5 interceptions as well as a 103.8 passer ranking, while finishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Prize voting, a year after completing eighth. Over his pair of times in Washington (2022-23), Penix averaged 4,772 passing gardens, 33.5 passing touchdowns, 9.5 interceptions and also a 154.2 passer score per period, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a combined 25-3 with Penix under facility, highlighted by achieving final season's University Regulation football Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is actually coming off a 3rd successive 7-10 period, which resulted in head trainer Arthur Smith's dismissal for past Los Angeles Rams defensive planner and also former Falcons interim trainer Raheem Morris. Furthermore, the Falcons have not made the playoffs or even had a succeeding file considering that 2017. Eagles under 10.5 triumphes, Cowboys, Falcons over highlight Danny Parkins' win total wagers Atlanta has actually started 3 quarterbacks over the past 2 years, which happened after trading the veteran and four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota as well as Taylor Heinicke." Our team hope as well as wish he's [Cousins] obtained 3 to four great years before him, perhaps beyond that. That recognizes? Yet our team likewise understand that at some time, there will be actually an aspect that our company'll need to have a switch," Space stated about Atlanta ga's future at quarterback. "Our company would like to make sure we do that smoothly." Empty referenced the Green Bay Packers, that traded around decide on quarterback Jordan Affection in the 2020 NFL Draught as well as rested him behind Aaron Rodgers for three times, as a potential style for the Falcons Love helped the Packers reach the NFC divisional round in his 1st complete time under center (2023) as well as got a four-year, $220 million expansion from Environment-friendly Bay recently. [Want great tales supplied straight to your inbox? Produce or even visit to your FOX Sports account, adhere to leagues, crews as well as gamers to get an individualized email list daily.] Comply with Follow your faves to individualize your FOX Sports adventure Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Get a lot more coming from National Volleyball League Observe your faves to acquire information concerning activities, updates and additional.