Uncle Buck Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) This is the first report I've heard of Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson being fed up with how things are being run in the organization. BoB just gave away their best receiver for a song, so I wouldn't be shocking if Watson was getting a little annoyed. This video talks about Watson's "cryptic Tweet" bringing up questions about his future. Vikings fans have a little experience with a player posting cryptic Tweets, and we all know how that turned out. We just extended Kirk, but with BoB's history of poor dealing, it might be worth having Rick give him a ring and see if we could work out a trade of some kind to bring Watson to Minnesota. What would you be willing to give up to get him here if we could? Edited January 7, 2021 by Uncle Buck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 What is the dead cap hit if Kirk is traded? I assume way too much for any trade to be remotely possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 being cooped up at home is starting to show its effects.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Yes, we should. I could be convinced to part ways with Reilly Reiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: What is the dead cap hit if Kirk is traded? I assume way too much for any trade to be remotely possible. $31.5M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I believe the only realistic time to trade/cut Cousins would be after the 2020 season, before the 3rd day of the 2021 league year, and label him a post June 1 cut. That way, if my math is correct, he’d count ~$15M in dead money against the cap for 2021 and 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 No way we’re moving on from Cousins anytime soon. That extension was a commitment. In terms of trade comp, Cousins and two first rounds picks probably gets the conversation started. But we’re also dealing with a moron here so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illadelegend215 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I wish we could. Deshaun works really well when the pocket collapses. As much as I like Kirk, we don’t have the offensive line to best utilize him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Sure...if you find throwing away the entire season acceptable and then be right in the same cap situation 2 years from now (and maybe even worse, since he'll cost more than Kirk even), feel free to give him a call. Edited March 24, 2020 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Oh man...if only that could happen. I like Watson's game. Pleasant dream while it lasted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, swede700 said: Sure...if you find throwing away the entire season acceptable and then be right in the same cap situation 2 years from now (and maybe even worse, since he'll cost more than Kirk even), feel free to give him a call. I was actually thinking Watson would salvage this season and be a much better option 2 years from now. I think he’s a better QB to overcome all the losses the Vikes have had this year than Kirk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I don't think there is anyone that would take Cousins over D. Watson. I would easily give up a 1st round pick and possibly another draft pick to swap Cousins for D. Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, swede700 said: Sure...if you find throwing away the entire season acceptable and then be right in the same cap situation 2 years from now (and maybe even worse, since he'll cost more than Kirk even), feel free to give him a call. I'd be ok with that if it gives us an actual shot at winning a Super Bowl. We're not going anywhere this season anyway. 8-8 at the absolute best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: I'd be ok with that if it gives us an actual shot at winning a Super Bowl. We're not going anywhere this season anyway. 8-8 at the absolute best. Watson and Cousins got exactly as far in the playoffs last year...and both teams arguably have gotten worse talent-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, swede700 said: Watson and Cousins got exactly as far in the playoffs last year...and both teams arguably have gotten worse talent-wise. Do you think Cousins can get us to the promised land of winning a Super Bowl? It's possible, I guess, but I tend to think that we just have another Tommy Kramer or Wade Wilson on our hands. Those guys were good, but not good enough to get us past the great ones in the playoffs. When all is said and done, I'm afraid that's going to be how it goes with Kirk too. He's a nice guy, and I hope I'm wrong about him. Time will tell I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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