theJ Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Interesting to say the least. Hard to see how this doesn't affect cousins play in any way. It'll also be interesting to see if they transition tag him next year. One thing's for sure. We get another year of the soap opera between cousins and the redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDOG_det Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cousins is playing this situation so well. He's already getting paid a ton by Washington and he'll either get a huge 1 year deal next year on the franchise tag or he can leave for a better franchise and still get a ton of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I've never seen a franchise completely misplay negotiations this badly. He's gonna get paid a ton, and then sign elsewhere next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breesus mode Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This is ridiculous, he's played well enough to earn a payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ya Bruce Allen needs to go. Traded 3 firsts and a 2nd for RG3, ran McCloughan out of town and now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I can see why Washington hesitates, but it's their own fault. They could have signed him to a mid-range (mid-range being based on QB talent level) deal a long time ago, but they messed around and waited and franchised him, so now he knows he can get more than they can pay. On the one hand you don't want to lose a 10-16 QB, but on the other hand, if you see him as potentially 14-20, you don't want to give him 1-12 money and hamper your chances of building a team around what you've got there. Rough deal for Redskins fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats#1 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, HorizontoZenith said: I can see why Washington hesitates, but it's their own fault. They could have signed him to a mid-range (mid-range being based on QB talent level) deal a long time ago, but they messed around and waited and franchised him, so now he knows he can get more than they can pay. On the one hand you don't want to lose a 10-16 QB, but on the other hand, if you see him as potentially 14-20, you don't want to give him 1-12 money and hamper your chances of building a team around what you've got there. Rough deal for Redskins fans. Yea but in today's NFL starting QB market, you are going to over pay regardless. Cousins has shown enough to warrant he is a good starting QB, and whether the Redskins are hesitant or not, they need to realize they either need to bite the bullet and overpay him, because every QB that is getting a new contract is being overpaid these days, or let him go and try and find someone else long term. Cousins and his agent are playing this perfectly right now. Guy is making a ton of money year to year and knows he's going to make a boat load no matter what next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Welcome to San Fran, Kirk (or is it "Kurt"?). We will be patiently waiting for you at the airport after this season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans0021 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This is just so poorly played by Washington. Press release placing all of the blame on your starting quarterback and repeatedly calling him the wrong name is just such a bad look. Cousins is going to end up playing the system beautifully. He's collected two huge salaries out of the Redskins and now sets himself up for a massive payday right before his 30th birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 So, Bruce Allen released a statement about failed negotiations, including figures? That seems kind of...petty. I get you want to keep the fan base informed, but it almost seems as if he wants public perception to make Cousins seem like he's the issue. Not sure that's the most prudent decision. You don't look a gifted horse in the mouth. A franchise QB is arguably the hardest position to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breesus mode Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 5 hours ago, EliteTexan80 said: So, Bruce Allen released a statement about failed negotiations, including figures? That seems kind of...petty. I get you want to keep the fan base informed, but it almost seems as if he wants public perception to make Cousins seem like he's the issue. Not sure that's the most prudent decision. You don't look a gifted horse in the mouth. A franchise QB is arguably the hardest position to fill. Petty is one word, words that can't be posted here are other words. What kind of moron do you have to be to sell out your own franchise QB that's in the middle of deciding if he wants to sign with your team or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breesus mode Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If this was any other organization, that would be the death knell of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucsfan333 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I wonder how he'll do with Shanahan next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I hope someone else pays him well and he continues to build on his success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cddolphin Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 15 hours ago, CWood21 said: I've never seen a franchise completely misplay negotiations this badly. He's gonna get paid a ton, and then sign elsewhere next year. Completely and utterly bungled, and it's firmly the owner's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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