.The Atlanta Falcons possessed quite probably the boldest offseason in the NFL, authorizing quarterback and four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million offer ($ 100 thousand assured) as well as also drafting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team proprietor Arthur Empty created the instance for why the Falcons, whom he labeled "individual thinkers," were a good idea to assign sizable information to a pair of quarterbacks." Our experts produced it clear to Kirk as well as others that our company probably were actually mosting likely to prepare a quarterback in the course of this draft. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our mentoring personnel and also our staffs division, classed extraordinarily high. They viewed him as a tremendous gamer," Blank told The Atlanta ga Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our experts have actually been via a circumstance, post-Matt Ryan, when our company're observing that motion picture when our team didn't possess a franchise quarterback. Our company didn't wish to duplicate that once more. I indicate, I definitely really did not. I'm tremendously sensitive to all types of succession preparation. After 60-odd years of business, in any business, that is actually important. At the key placement, the quarterback position in the NFL, that is actually quite vital. " So, only paying attention to our mentoring team and our workers division, they really decided. Michael was mosting likely to be on call at number 8. They saw an extraordinary ability. Kirk Cousins is our franchise business quarterback, is our beginning quarterback, and also he seems to become doing fantastic from a medical standpoint." Relatives, who will be 36 at the start of the 2024 period, had his 2023 initiative stopped after 8 video games because of a torn Achilles. He devoted the previous 6 seasons of his occupation with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before by six seasons in Washington, along with him being actually the permanent starter the final 3 years (2015-17). Just before the Achilles tear, Cousins amounted to 2,331 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a 103.8 passer rating, while finishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix ended up second in 2023 Heisman Prize ballot, a year after finishing 8th. Over his 2 periods in Washington (2022-23), Penix averaged 4,772 passing gardens, 33.5 passing goals, 9.5 interceptions as well as a 154.2 passer ranking every time, while finishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a consolidated 25-3 along with Penix under facility, highlighted through reaching last season's College Soccer Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is coming off a 3rd consecutive 7-10 time, which led to scalp coach Arthur Johnson's termination in favor of previous Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator as well as previous Falcons interim instructor Raheem Morris. Moreover, the Falcons haven't created the playoffs or even had a succeeding document considering that 2017. Eagles under 10.5 wins, Cowboys, Falcons over highlight Danny Parkins' succeed complete wagers Atlanta georgia has begun 3 quarterbacks over the past two years, which followed trading the pro and also four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and Taylor Heinicke." Our experts really hope and also pray he is actually [Relatives] got three to 4 fantastic years facing him, maybe past that. Who recognizes? But our experts additionally understand that at some point, there will be an aspect that our experts'll need to have a switch," Space said concerning Atlanta's future at quarterback. "Our experts want to make certain our company do that smoothly." Empty referenced the Veggie Bay Packers, who traded up to pick quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft and also sat him behind Aaron Rodgers for three periods, as a prospective design for the Falcons Passion aided the Packers get to the NFC local round in his first total season under facility (2023) and also got a four-year, $220 million extension from Eco-friendly Bay last week. [Want excellent tales delivered right to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Sports profile, comply with organizations, groups and gamers to get a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Observe Observe your preferences to individualize your FOX Athletics knowledge Atlanta ga Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Obtain much more from National Football Organization Observe your faves to receive details regarding video games, headlines and even more.