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

Honestly, to me, there isn't much wrong with that.

Not many of us would do the same job for less pay when we could go across town & make more.

I think he calmed the waters with his clarification...should make us all fell better.

Maybe, just maybe the "dysfunction" has been a little over blown after all??

Some of the "rush to judgement" this world is heading towards needs to chill.


I've felt like that a while now. We are just an easy target and with our market size anything Washington gets views and clicks. Look what we did in FA. If we get Kirk signed long term, add a solid draft and a couple more pieces to the D in FA then this team will compete for the East again next year and contend for the NFC.

I watched Kellerman earlier totally discounting our franchise (hes a NYG fan), basically saying he was worried about Philly and Dallas in the East but we were two guaranteed wins. What a dumbass,

So WTF....are we going to sign him if we offer a contract he likes or is the relationship damage done?

Eff it, just give him 24 million per year for 5 years and end this tea party.

Eff it, just give him 24 million per year for 5 years and end this tea party.

Can't watch the podcast at work but I'll assume it makes Kirk look good in his argument. I've been on his side for a while now, he has proven himself and deserves to be paid market rate. The Redskins really need to get their heads out of their asses and just pay him. I ain't saying overpay him and screw our cap situation but I know we have the room to pay him and still improve the team.

So WTF....are we going to sign him if we offer a contract he likes or is the relationship damage done?

I definitely think he will sign if we make a real and respectful offer.

Kirk says he didn't ask for a trade, do you believe him?

Kirk Cousins of Washington Redskins says he reached out to owner Dan Snyder to understand team's direction (http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18905012/kirk-cousins-washington-redskins-says-reached-owner-dan-snyder-understand-team-direction)
I think he has changed his mind due to the fact that SF has signed 2 QBs, maybe they decided he isn't worth the 2nd pick. I'm hoping we sign him soon

I wonder what numbers each side is stuck at? I have a feeling it is the Redskins that are far away from a reasonable number. Kirk proved himself while QB salaries continue to escalate. I was thinking before that $115 mil for 5 years was fair with $50 mil guaranteed. I think I will up his value to $24 mil a year for 5 years. After decades of horrendous QB play how could the Redskins let a guy who almost threw for 5,000 yards walk?

If we can't bring it up from $20M per year w low guarantees then Redskin park needs to be burned to the ground. I do think they will though, in the wee hours of July 14.

If we can't bring it up from $20M per year w low guarantees then Redskin park needs to be burned to the ground. I do think they will though, in the wee hours of July 14.

agree...

I wonder what numbers each side is stuck at? I have a feeling it is the Redskins that are far away from a reasonable number. Kirk proved himself while QB salaries continue to escalate. I was thinking before that $115 mil for 5 years was fair with $50 mil guaranteed. I think I will up his value to $24 mil a year for 5 years. After decades of horrendous QB play how could the Redskins let a guy who almost threw for 5,000 yards walk?

I agree and for those who just want to build up the Defense and running game, please refer to the Redskins from 2000-2010. They drafted hall of fame caliber players Champ Bailey and Chris Samuels in back to back years. Later on, Arrington, Sean Taylor, etc. They were generally stout on Defense and could run the ball well. However, they still sucked BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T SOLVE THE QUARTERBACK POSITION.

Now they have a young, productive and franchise record breaking quarterback and a top 5 Offense. Why in the world would they blow that up? Fix the 28th ranked Defense and the 21st ranked running game and leave the Offense in tact. There's plenty of money to do that even after signing Cousins to a LTD. It's not an either or situation.