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RobH4413 · 01-07-2016, 02:36 PM

What is Cousin's cap hit if we franchise him? Does all of the ~ $19 mil convert to CAP money?

The reason I ask, because I have always heard the rule of thumb with effectively knowing who a QB is, is 40 Starts. Cousins is about at 25 starts now, meaning another full season would bring him to that magic number 40.

Would it not make sense to consider the franchise tag as an insurance policy. If you are already giving him a 3 year deal worth 16-17/mil yr... why not just tag him to get some more information and and give the long term deal after that season?

Yes you are paying several million more in the first year, but you are also essentially buying quarterback insurance.

01-07-2016, 02:36 PM	#8
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: 2016 Redskins Salary Cap Status What is Cousin's cap hit if we franchise him? Does all of the ~ $19 mil convert to CAP money? The reason I ask, because I have always heard the rule of thumb with effectively knowing who a QB is, is 40 Starts. Cousins is about at 25 starts now, meaning another full season would bring him to that magic number 40. Would it not make sense to consider the franchise tag as an insurance policy. If you are already giving him a 3 year deal worth 16-17/mil yr... why not just tag him to get some more information and and give the long term deal after that season? Yes you are paying several million more in the first year, but you are also essentially buying quarterback insurance. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!