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

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Originally Posted by over the mountain

If it is going to take 24M to sign him to a LTD and the tag is 24M, Im really starting to think the smart move is to not sign him to a LTD and let this year play out. See how he does without McVay and Jackson/Garcon.

Even if he plays like he has the last 2 years, his value as a 30 year old would stay in the 24M per range.

Agreed, assuming no deal, next year his position levels out with no FT numbers past next year. He likely will remain a top 11 qb, and will be paid by some team - maybe us - like where his value is at. (imo) Right now he wants to be paid long term at a point way above where his real value is.