.The Atlanta georgia Falcons possessed pretty probably the boldest offseason in the NFL, signing quarterback as well as four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 thousand package ($ 100 thousand ensured) as well as also composing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with the No. 8 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.Team proprietor Arthur Space created the case for why the Falcons, whom he tagged "private thinkers," were actually wise to allot significant resources to a set of quarterbacks." Our team produced it crystal clear to Kirk and others that our team probably were going to prepare a quarterback during the course of this draft. As it appeared, Michael Penix, for our mentoring team and also our workers division, classed extraordinarily higher. They saw him as an incredible player," Space told The Atlanta georgia Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. "Our team have actually been actually with a scenario, post-Matt Ryan, when we are actually observing that movie when we failed to possess a franchise business quarterback. Our company failed to intend to repeat that again. I mean, I certainly failed to. I am actually very sensitive to all types of progression planning. After 60-odd years of business, in any service, that's critical. At the vital posture, the quarterback setting in the NFL, that's extremely necessary. " So, merely listening closely to our mentoring staff as well as our workers department, they actually decided. Michael was actually visiting be accessible at number 8. They saw an extraordinary talent. Kirk Cousins is our franchise quarterback, is our starting quarterback, and he seems to be to become doing fantastic coming from a medical viewpoint." Relatives, who will definitely be actually 36 at the beginning of the 2024 time, had his 2023 campaign shortened after eight video games because of a torn Achilles. He spent the previous six seasons of his profession with the Minnesota Vikings, which was come before through six periods in Washington, with him being actually the permanent starter the last 3 years (2015-17). Just before the Achilles tear, Relatives amounted to 2,331 passing backyards, 18 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions as well as a 103.8 passer score, while finishing 69.5% of his passes.Meanwhile, Penix ended up second in 2023 Heisman Prize voting, a year after completing 8th. Over his two seasons in Washington (2022-23), Penix averaged 4,772 passing lawns, 33.5 passing goals, 9.5 interceptions and a 154.2 passer ranking per time, while accomplishing 65.4% of his passes.The Huskies went a bundled 25-3 with Penix under center, highlighted by reaching final time's University Soccer Playoff National Championship game.Atlanta is actually going over a 3rd successive 7-10 time, which resulted in head trainer Arthur Smith's dismissal in favor of past Los Angeles Rams protective organizer as well as past Falcons interim train Raheem Morris. Furthermore, the Falcons have not made the playoffs or possessed a gaining report since 2017. Eagles under 10.5 victories, Cowboys, Falcons over feature Danny Parkins' win total wagers Atlanta ga has started 3 quarterbacks over recent pair of years, which happened after trading the expert and four-time Pro Bowler Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022: Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota and Taylor Heinicke." Our experts hope and also pray he's [Relatives] got three to four wonderful years before him, perhaps past that. That understands? However our company also recognize that eventually, there will certainly be a point that our company'll require a change," Blank stated concerning Atlanta georgia's future at quarterback. "Our experts wish to make certain our experts carry out that properly." Blank referenced the Eco-friendly Gulf Packers, who traded around decide on quarterback Jordan Passion in the 2020 NFL Draught as well as sat him responsible for Aaron Rodgers for 3 seasons, as a possible version for the Falcons Passion assisted the Packers get to the NFC divisional round in his 1st complete period under center (2023) as well as made a four-year, $220 million expansion coming from Veggie Gulf recently. [Want terrific stories delivered right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports account, observe leagues, teams and also players to acquire a tailored e-newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Sports adventure Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Obtain more coming from National Football League Observe your preferences to obtain information regarding activities, headlines and additional.