Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[SkinzWin]

It is interesting to me to see all the feels everyone has over this.

A few objective statements/questions:

Kirk Cousins does not have good stats in the red zone.
Kirk Cousins hasn’t won more games in the 4th quarter than he has lost.
How do you build a quality team around a QB who commands such a high price tag that you don’t have the cap space to sign/extend other key positions?
What is your best alternative option for QB if we hadn’t traded for Smith?

Am I excited about losing Fuller? No. But we weren’t going to sign Cousins except for a max contract that prevents us from signing/extending other key pieces. I am not upset about NOT doing that because although he had great season stats, he didn’t shine where it matters; turnovers in the red zone and in the 4th quarter.

Gettting a top 10 quarterback with experience at a reasonable price for 4 years doesn’t happen often. We will get a compensatory pick for Cousins, probably a 3rd rounder. Don’t forget we can still transition tag him and try to trade him for something.

I see this as the best possible alternative for the future to the position because:
A) Cousins wanted too much.
B) We don’t know what a high QB pick may return.
C) we can have the picks and cap space to now build around a veteran QB with good stats and mobility.
D) You all need to step down off the ledge. It’s going to be okay.