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

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

good read, if not optimistic:
Positive vibes, but Kirk Cousins deal with Redskins still a long shot - NFL Nation- ESPN

I think the term "long shot" is coming from the team not leaking much at all to the media, and thus writers are falling back on recent history: the 'Skins haven't offered Cousins more than $20M per season and they've shown no inclination to do to this point, so therefore it's not looking likely.

But I maintain the team will not show its hand until this weekend. I think they'll come with their last best and final this weekend, and it will likely be good enough for Cousins to sign.

I think what precious little we're hearing in the media is originating with Cousins's side, basically just saying there haven't been much in the way of negotiations. The lack of information out of Redskins park is leading writers to make assumptions.

Each of these articles, Keim's, the WaPo's, they all acknowledge that deadlines spur action.

I still say it gets done.