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

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think it will happen, but stating the reason as the Redskins will use common sense, ascribes an ability to understand common sense that the Redskins have routinely showed a lack of.

I don't know if I agree, at least as it pertains to Cousins.

Last year I fully supported their desire to see another year from him to be certain. And this year, there's been a lot written critically, and a lot of hand wringing on the part of fans, but this year isn't over yet.

I believe their intention this year has always been to sign him long term, at market rate, now that they saw the year they needed to see from him. It's just that showing their cards before July 17 makes no sense. The media wants to tell us that the Redskins have overplayed their hand here, but the river card has yet to even come out. It's too early to be critical of them. July 18 will be the date for the quarterback referendum.

If you were referring to Redskins history in general under Snyder I get it and chuckle along with you. But I haven't seen too many of those blunder moves lately. I just don't see the Cousins situation going south. I think, despite media reports, he wants to be here and knows he has it good here in this offense. And I think the Redskins know he's worth committing to.