.The Atlanta Falcons had very potentially the boldest offseason in the NFL, authorizing quarterback as well as four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 thousand deal ($ one hundred thousand promised) as well as likewise drafting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with the No. 8 choice in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team proprietor Arthur Blank made the scenario for why the Falcons, whom he designated "individual thinkers," were a good idea to designate significant information to a pair of quarterbacks." Our company produced it clear to Kirk and also others that our experts possibly were actually visiting prepare a quarterback during the course of this draft. As it turned out, Michael Penix, for our coaching team and also our employees department, rated extraordinarily higher. They viewed him as a significant gamer," Empty informed The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our team've been actually through a scenario, post-Matt Ryan, when our company're seeing that flick when our company didn't possess a franchise business quarterback. Our company failed to would like to redo that again. I indicate, I absolutely really did not. I am actually extremely sensitive to all forms of progression preparation. After 60-odd years of organization, in any kind of organization, that is actually essential. At the vital setting, the quarterback posture in the NFL, that is actually really important. " So, just paying attention to our training personnel and also our personnel team, they actually made the decision. Michael was actually going to be actually available at amount 8. They saw an extraordinary talent. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our beginning quarterback, as well as he appears to be doing excellent coming from a medical point ofview." Cousins, that are going to be actually 36 at the beginning of the 2024 time, had his 2023 project stopped after eight video games as a result of a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous 6 times of his job with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before through 6 times in Washington, along with him being the full-time starter the final three years (2015-17). Before the Achilles tear, Cousins totaled 2,331 passing backyards, 18 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions and also a 103.8 passer rating, while completing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix completed second in 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot, a year after finishing eighth. Over his two seasons in Washington (2022-23), Penix balanced 4,772 passing lawns, 33.5 passing goals, 9.5 interceptions and also a 154.2 passer rating per time, while accomplishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a consolidated 25-3 along with Penix under center, highlighted through meeting final period's College Soccer Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is actually coming off a third consecutive 7-10 season, which caused scalp trainer Arthur Smith's dismissal for former Los Angeles Rams defensive planner and former Falcons interim instructor Raheem Morris. Furthermore, the Falcons have not created the playoffs or possessed a succeeding file since 2017. Eagles under 10.5 victories, Cowboys, Falcons over emphasize Danny Parkins' succeed total wagers Atlanta ga has started 3 quarterbacks over recent pair of years, which happened after trading the veteran and four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and also Taylor Heinicke." Our experts really hope as well as wish he is actually [Relatives] got three to four fantastic years in front of him, perhaps beyond that. Who recognizes? But our company also know that eventually, there will certainly be actually a point that our company'll need to have a transition," Empty said about Atlanta's future at quarterback. "We want to ensure we carry out that smoothly." Space referenced the Veggie Gulf Packers, that traded approximately decide on quarterback Jordan Affection in the 2020 NFL Draft and also sat him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for 3 periods, as a possible version for the Falcons Passion aided the Packers reach the NFC divisional round in his first full period under center (2023) and also got a four-year, $220 thousand extension coming from Environment-friendly Bay recently. [Want great tales provided straight to your inbox? Generate or visit to your FOX Sports profile, adhere to organizations, groups and also gamers to receive a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Observe your preferences to customize your FOX Sports knowledge Atlanta ga Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Get much more coming from National Soccer League Follow your favorites to receive relevant information concerning games, updates and even more.