Cousins 3.0, he's going to sign the franchise tag

[sdskinsfan2001]

People here are a lot more Cousins friendly than the commentators on ESPN. Its like Seinfeld bizarro world over there.

[Alvin Walton]

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Kirk Cousins contract talks with Washington Redskins taking encouraging tone

[sandtrapjack]

It is in the best interest of the team to get a deal done sooner than later and not let KC get past July 15th yet again.

When I look at QBs that are getting deals worked before the season starts. Guys like Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford......there is a market barometer that will be set.
The deal Carr signs will set the 'barometer' for franchise QBs and it is going to be HUGE. I'll bet he gets in the ball park of 55-60 million guaranteed

If the front office is smart, they will get KCs deal done before any other QB signs an extension.

If Cousins is smart, he will wait to see what Carr gets before he moves forward.

[Alvin Walton]

Kirk Cousins played golf with Donald Trump last weekend | ProFootballTalk

[KI Skins Fan]

JLC of cbssports.com on the odds of Kirk Cousins signing a LTD before the deadline:

"Odds: 80 percent

The sides have come too far and been through too much not to see this through. For as much was made about faux trade demands and how Cousins allegedly only wanted to play for the 49ers or whatever, the odds have always been strongest that he re-signed with the Redskins. Cousins was certainly not thrilled about being tagged again, but that's the business, and he's nothing if not pragmatic.

A year ago these sides were playing footsie, with no chance of a deal really getting done and owner Dan Snyder and team president Bruce Allen wanting to see Cousins prove it on the field for another season. He's done that now, and they aren't going to be picking high enough to land a top QB next year and they can't try to make another RG3-type trade to get one and franchising Cousins for a third straight year is silly and shortsighted as well. It's now or never for the Redskins to lock up Cousins.

This is the time to make something happen and Allen knows that and he is motivated to make the quarterback a known and fixed cost for the owner. Letting Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson walk was a nod to that, and the Redskins believe Cousins can help further develop young receivers. He's become a leader and a fixture at a position of perpetual angst for Snyder, and this team knows what it's like not to have a functional, winning passer.

And they can't go back to the abyss. For as much as Cousins can reasonably talk about $25M a year, he and his representatives are smart, savvy people, and if it ends up being $23M a year and four seasons are in essence guaranteed by the salary structure, that's a major win for the former fourth round pick. I don't see this falling apart. There's just too much at stake for both sides."

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

JLC of cbssports.com on the odds of Kirk Cousins signing a LTD before the deadline:

"Odds: 80 percent

The sides have come too far and been through too much not to see this through. For as much was made about faux trade demands and how Cousins allegedly only wanted to play for the 49ers or whatever, the odds have always been strongest that he re-signed with the Redskins. Cousins was certainly not thrilled about being tagged again, but that's the business, and he's nothing if not pragmatic.

A year ago these sides were playing footsie, with no chance of a deal really getting done and owner Dan Snyder and team president Bruce Allen wanting to see Cousins prove it on the field for another season. He's done that now, and they aren't going to be picking high enough to land a top QB next year and they can't try to make another RG3-type trade to get one and franchising Cousins for a third straight year is silly and shortsighted as well. It's now or never for the Redskins to lock up Cousins.

This is the time to make something happen and Allen knows that and he is motivated to make the quarterback a known and fixed cost for the owner. Letting Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson walk was a nod to that, and the Redskins believe Cousins can help further develop young receivers. He's become a leader and a fixture at a position of perpetual angst for Snyder, and this team knows what it's like not to have a functional, winning passer.

And they can't go back to the abyss. For as much as Cousins can reasonably talk about $25M a year, he and his representatives are smart, savvy people, and if it ends up being $23M a year and four seasons are in essence guaranteed by the salary structure, that's a major win for the former fourth round pick. I don't see this falling apart. There's just too much at stake for both sides."

Im thinking we get it done...Im looking forward to saying, Schneed was right.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im thinking we get it done...Im looking forward to saying, Schneed was right.

I'm looking forward even more to saying Snake wasn't.

[btfoom]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

JLC of cbssports.com on the odds of Kirk Cousins signing a LTD before the deadline:

"Odds: 80 percent

The sides have come too far and been through too much not to see this through. For as much was made about faux trade demands and how Cousins allegedly only wanted to play for the 49ers or whatever, the odds have always been strongest that he re-signed with the Redskins. Cousins was certainly not thrilled about being tagged again, but that's the business, and he's nothing if not pragmatic.

A year ago these sides were playing footsie, with no chance of a deal really getting done and owner Dan Snyder and team president Bruce Allen wanting to see Cousins prove it on the field for another season. He's done that now, and they aren't going to be picking high enough to land a top QB next year and they can't try to make another RG3-type trade to get one and franchising Cousins for a third straight year is silly and shortsighted as well. It's now or never for the Redskins to lock up Cousins.

This is the time to make something happen and Allen knows that and he is motivated to make the quarterback a known and fixed cost for the owner. Letting Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson walk was a nod to that, and the Redskins believe Cousins can help further develop young receivers. He's become a leader and a fixture at a position of perpetual angst for Snyder, and this team knows what it's like not to have a functional, winning passer.

And they can't go back to the abyss. For as much as Cousins can reasonably talk about $25M a year, he and his representatives are smart, savvy people, and if it ends up being $23M a year and four seasons are in essence guaranteed by the salary structure, that's a major win for the former fourth round pick. I don't see this falling apart. There's just too much at stake for both sides."

Great find, KI Skins Fan. Thanks for posting.

This article actually makes a lot of sense w/o the hype and nonsense of many other writers. The fact that both sides really benefit the most by getting a long term deal done and how far they have come signals that it most likely does get done.

At this point, I'm past the arguing about whether he 'deserves' it. Like it or not, KC is by FAR our best option going forward. Let's get this done and focus on the upcoming season.

[Alvin Walton]

80% of the time NFL contracts get signed on time 100% of the time.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

80% of the time NFL contracts get signed on time 100% of the time.

But JLC is wrong about the Redskins 95% of the time, so if he says 80%, that means more like 25% chance it gets done.

[mredskins]

Raiders, Derek Carr Carr close to massive deal that will pay QB about $25M annually

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Raiders, Derek Carr Carr close to massive deal that will pay QB about $25M annually

Carr signing would be a boost for our talks, because it puts a number that I think could be used as a very good comparable for both sides. As long as Oakland doesn't do a crazy deal, it could pave the way for a KC/Skins deal.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Carr signing would be a boost for our talks, because it puts a number that I think could be used as a very good comparable for both sides. As long as Oakland doesn't do a crazy deal, it could pave the way for a KC/Skins deal.

I was actually hoping the Carr deal would happen after the July deadline. Whatever money Carr will get, Cousins' agent would want more than that. I don't mind Cousins' getting paid, I just don't want us to end up like the Ravens when they gave Flacco that monster deal.

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

But JLC is wrong about the Redskins 95% of the time, so if he says 80%, that means more like 25% chance it gets done.

FWIW, Andrew Brandt also said this week that he believes the deal will get done.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I was actually hoping the Carr deal would happen after the July deadline. Whatever money Carr will get, Cousins' agent would want more than that. I don't mind Cousins' getting paid, I just don't want us to end up like the Ravens when they gave Flacco that monster deal.

I am just saying that if Carr reaches a deal, then both sides have a tangible and comparable contract to look at. If it is a crazy rich one, then it may push KC away from negotiating, but if it's "reasonable" for a top qb talent, then it gives the team and KC a good reference. As for the Flacco deal, I believe that we have had a few good drafts that will help keep our costs down through rookie contracts. The Ravens issue was as much that after they won the SB everyone wanted to be paid like a star.

-- that might be another reason to get the deal done this year, cuz if we were to win the SB and have to pay for KC and all our "stars", we would be in Baltimore's situation.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am just saying that if Carr reaches a deal, then both sides have a tangible and comparable contract to look at. If it is a crazy rich one, then it may push KC away from negotiating, but if it's "reasonable" for a top qb talent, then it gives the team and KC a good reference. As for the Flacco deal, I believe that we have had a few good drafts that will help keep our costs down through rookie contracts. The Ravens issue was as much that after they won the SB everyone wanted to be paid like a star.

-- that might be another reason to get the deal done this year, cuz if we were to win the SB and have to pay for KC and all our "stars", we would be in Baltimore's situation.

Good point. Oakland actually has a pretty good FO, so hopefully they won't go overboard.