vikesfan89 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I think the we would regret trading Cousins unless it resulted in them acquiring Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: I think the we would regret trading Cousins unless it resulted in them acquiring Watson Regret is not a name I associate with Cousins, in either acquiring him or unloading him. I don't regret them getting him, and I wouldn't be regretting it if they unload him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidvikingfan Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 The cap is also a big issue with just the trade spoken of as well per over the cap trading Cousins leaves us with 20 million in dead cap and Garappolo is a 23 million dollar cap add so we tie up 43 million in QB this year and a way more injury prone player then Cousins so we aren't getting out of a payment at all. To add to the other issue even not taking on Jimmy G we might have to use up all our premium picks that we need to fix up our O and D line to get a QB that won't make up for not fixing those lines and that does include Watson QB of the third worst recorded team in football this past season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Worm Guts said: Looking at the contract situation, I think Jimmy G. could probably be released. So not wanting either might favor making the trade. both are 8-8 QBs. Get Watson or tank. Idk which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duluther Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 9 hours ago, twslhs20 said: both are 8-8 QBs. Get Watson or tank. Idk which. We wouldn’t come close to 8-8 with Jimmy and our roster. Shanny hides a lot of his weaknesses with quick RPOs and short routes. That said, 8-8 with Kirk isn’t a great place to be, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I'm okay downgrading from Cousins to Jimmy, but the package needs to be worth it. It might not need be as strong as the Rams package though. SF does have different picks compared to LAR at their disposal, such as #12 this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Another team that might be interested in Kirk would be Indy. They have more cap room to absorb his contract than SF (or so, I've been led to believe.) I think they'd be willing to part with their 2021 1st round and perhaps 2 future 2nd round picks. Indy has a good offensive line, good receivers, and an exciting your RB. Their defense is pretty good also. Kirk might be dangerous there if he could quickly pick up the offense. With two first round picks the Vikings could move up and perhaps be a contender for one of the top QB's in the draft. The Vikings would likely have to "rent a veteran QB" for a year as the rookie gets ready to start. Ryan Fitzpatrick perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Just now, Virginia Viking said: Another team that might be interested in Kirk would be Indy. They have more cap room to absorb his contract than SF (or so, I've been led to believe.) I think they'd be willing to part with their 2021 1st round and perhaps 2 future 2nd round picks. Indy has a good offensive line, good receivers, and an exciting your RB. Their defense is pretty good also. Kirk might be dangerous there if he could quickly pick up the offense. A modern day Y.A. Tittle. With two first round picks the Vikings could move up and perhaps be a contender for one of the top QB's in the draft. The Vikings would likely have to "rent a veteran QB" for a year as the rookie gets ready to start. Ryan Fitzpatrick perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinceAtikevike Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Virginia Viking said: I don't care what the organization does at the QB position as long as it doesn't result in us having to watch Fitzpatrick take snaps for our team. Looking at the list of available free agent QBs, I'd have to take Jameis Winston as the bridge to the rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 18 hours ago, swede700 said: Regret is not a name I associate with Cousins, in either acquiring him or unloading him. I don't regret them getting him, and I wouldn't be regretting it if they unload him. I just see a decade of stop gaps, injuries, and potential again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Personally, I think it would be a huge mistake to move on from Cousins. Not until you have his replacement on roster, AND you’re confident in that replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, sinceAtikevike said: I don't care what the organization does at the QB position as long as it doesn't result in us having to watch Fitzpatrick take snaps for our team. Looking at the list of available free agent QBs, I'd have to take Jameis Winston as the bridge to the rookie. Why such strong feelings on Fitzpatrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikes22 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 If we wouldn’t of had 4 guys hurt on defense last year, we would of made the playoffs. We had the 4th ranked offense in the league. What more could we ask from Cousins? Free up some money and add a FA or 2 and hopefully hit on some of our draft players picks, and we will be just fine next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinceAtikevike Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Worm Guts said: Why such strong feelings on Fitzpatrick? His career qb rating and the body of work over the last 5 seasons for a 38-39 year old QB. If you're talking about flipping Cousins for picks, I suppose I'd rather roll with the rookie or let Jameis go out and throw 1 for 1 tds to ints than to watch Fitzpatrick waste the season being exactly statistically average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, sinceAtikevike said: His career qb rating and the body of work over the last 5 seasons for a 38-39 year old QB. If you're talking about flipping Cousins for picks, I suppose I'd rather roll with the rookie or let Jameis go out and throw 1 for 1 tds to ints than to watch Fitzpatrick waste the season being exactly statistically average. I think Fitzpatrick, knowing he is a placeholder until the rookie is ready gives the Vikings and that rookie a wealth of veteran experience to draw upon. Is he likely to be the guy to lead the Vikings to the promised land? No. Can he be a version of Alex Smith in relationship to Patrick Mahomes for a rookie quarterback...yes...if he's told that's his role. I think the Dolphins mismanaged both Fitzpatrick and Tua...and they still won 10 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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