Kirk Cousins 365 thread

[MTK]

I managed to sign him in Madden for 4 years $60m. Totally realistic.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by MTK

I managed to sign him in Madden for 4 years $60m. Totally realistic.

Absolutely. Lets get it done

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by MTK

I managed to sign him in Madden for 4 years $60m. Totally realistic.

Overpaid

[mooby]

I'm hearing some reports that Kirk has already signed for vet min. #Alternativefacts

[FrenchSkin]

I have a question, how big of a sign is that social medias post by the team?



I know it's only a post, but how bad does the front board look if they don't sign KC after this?

[Kope]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

I have a question, how big of a sign is that social medias post by the team?



I know it's only a post, but how bad does the front board look if they don't sign KC after this?

Color me hopeful at this picture. Would much prefer for KC in the fold for years by the start of FA..... (in the voice of Frank Drebin) nothing to see here, move along.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

I have a question, how big of a sign is that social medias post by the team?







I know it's only a post, but how bad does the front board look if they don't sign KC after this?

It would say far more if he wasn't in the picture.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

It would say far more if he wasn't in the picture.

Good point.

Just felt like putting him in the middle, in front of the others, on a picture with only five players (I mean this is not a photomontage with 10+ players), makes it look like an endorsement. Like "this is the face of the franchise".

But, like many things management said the past few days, it could also turn out to be a good argument to say "we wanted to sign him, we were 100% sure we would, he didn't want to negotiate at all"...

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Good point.

Just felt like putting him in the middle, in front of the others, on a picture with only five players (I mean this is not a photomontage with 10+ players), makes it look like an endorsement. Like "this is the face of the franchise".

But, like many things management said the past few days, it could also turn out to be a good argument to say "we wanted to sign him, we were 100% sure we would, he didn't want to negotiate at all"...

The picture is exciting, gives me hope, but I wonder how far in advance do they make things like that? I'm just saying. I do think it's telling that Jackson isn't on there, though

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

I have a question, how big of a sign is that social medias post by the team?



I know it's only a post, but how bad does the front board look if they don't sign KC after this?

You know, a picture says a thousand words. To me, this picture says that someone from the Redskins edited together different photos of these players to form this picture.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

You know, a picture says a thousand words. To me, this picture says that someone from the Redskins edited together different photos of these players to form this picture.

No Garcon or Jackson in the picture...hhhhmmmm!

I'm still going on the premise that the 'skins will slap another FT on Cousins and use that as the basis of negotiation. I think he signs a long term deal, but not before the 'skins tag him.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by metalskins

No Garcon or Jackson in the picture...hhhhmmmm!

I'm still going on the premise that the 'skins will slap another FT on Cousins and use that as the basis of negotiation. I think he signs a long term deal, but not before the 'skins tag him.

Why would he sign a long term deal if he's franchised? Thats an easy 24 million guaranteed, and then next year when he hits the open market he will get far more than he would this year from the Skins. You ONLY franchise him if you can't get a long term deal done and you think you can get something in a trade. But that's a dicey proposition. With a tag and trade, Cousins has to agree to the deal from the other team, and that money would probably be less than what he gets in the open market. Would he accept it if he thought he could get more down the road? Doubt it. So its basically, straight up long term deal this offseason, or we tag him and he walks next offseason and all we're left with is a compensatory pick and regret

But thats all hot air, I still think a long term deal will get done soon

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Why would he sign a long term deal if he's franchised? Thats an easy 24 million guaranteed, and then next year when he hits the open market he will get far more than he would this year from the Skins. You ONLY franchise him if you can't get a long term deal done and you think you can get something in a trade. But that's a dicey proposition. With a tag and trade, Cousins has to agree to the deal from the other team, and that money would probably be less than what he gets in the open market. Would he accept it if he thought he could get more down the road? Doubt it. So its basically, straight up long term deal this offseason, or we tag him and he walks next offseason and all we're left with is a compensatory pick and regret

But thats all hot air, I still think a long term deal will get done soon

I'm thinking more in terms of the Redskins tagging Cousins with the exclusive, which would simply ensure that no matter what, Kirk Cousins is locked up for the 2017 season. The Redskins can still negotiate a contract with Cousins even if he's tagged. The tag would simply buy the 'skins time to negotiate a deal. If you're thinking that the 'skins can sign Cousins to a deal worth less than $24M/year, then you're going to be disappointed. The tag would essentially establish a baseline for negotiation.

Talks of trading Cousins would fall more into the category of the non-exclusive, which I did talk about a few weeks ago, but I don't see that as a likely avenue. However, if Cousins were to get the non-exclusive slapped on him, it's a sure bet the 'skins are moving him and simply want to get something in return.

There's no reason for Cousins' agent to want to negotiate with the Redskins right now. He would love nothing more than for Cousins to hit the open market, or at least, get another franchise tag of guaranteed money. Now, if the Redskins are willing to give Cousins exactly what he wants, plus some, then I'm sure his agent is all ears. Cousins does have a good thing going with the Redskins. He's in a system that he's comfortable with, he's had a lot of success and put up big numbers in this system, and the Redskins appear to be a team that is so close to being a consistent playoff team, so I'm sure Cousins would probably prefer to stay in Washington, but he's going to look out for #1 as well like anybody would.

[CRedskinsRule]

This may have been posted, if so sorry, but it's the full interview from the pro bowl from SF perspective.

Waiting another year for Kirk Cousins makes more sense for 49ers | KNBR-AM

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

This may have been posted, if so sorry, but it's the full interview from the pro bowl from SF perspective.



Waiting another year for Kirk Cousins makes more sense for 49ers | KNBR-AM

There price is going to steep especially for a team in full rebuilding mode. Yet another reason it doesn't make sense for a trade to the 49ers.