wcblack34 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, CriminalMind said: If that information was meant to reassure fans that we got a good HC for Cousins, it would have come out a) right when KOC was the speculated new HC or b) when KOC is introduced at his press conference. the fact that it comes out right after the Pro Bowl, means it more likely was targeted information for non-SB particpant Team management to think about the information and speak to KAM. No. It means that to you. Again, there is no need for negotiation in the media. The NFL thrives on publicity, soundbites, and creating content for its network. This statement was almost assuredly a puff piece statement that was made because said QB was playing in the game and there's a new coach. Occam's razor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 a lot of guys reading in to see what they want to see, which is of course fine, but then stating it as a surety that it's obvious and apparent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Interesting stat.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I still believe the greatest likelihood is that Kirk Cousins does, in fact, agree to an extension that reduces his cap number and pushes it all out 2-3 years until another young QB can be found to replace him. While I certainly would prefer just to move on, it just seems that the greater likelihood is that it doesn't happen. I don't believe the Schefter report was put out there for any ulterior motive other than to say that...that it's the most likely situation. I'm sure they'd listen if an offer was presented, but it would certainly have to blow them away to move on from him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshpit23 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, swede700 said: I still believe the greatest likelihood is that Kirk Cousins does, in fact, agree to an extension that reduces his cap number and pushes it all out 2-3 years until another young QB can be found to replace him. While I certainly would prefer just to move on, it just seems that the greater likelihood is that it doesn't happen. I don't believe the Schefter report was put out there for any ulterior motive other than to say that...that it's the most likely situation. I'm sure they'd listen if an offer was presented, but it would certainly have to blow them away to move on from him. Hit the nail right on the head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Paul Allen did say there was a trade out there to get Kirk to LA for Goff, so it really doesn't surprise me. I think a big part of him being here is they aren't exactly sure how to get out of the contract and still have it financially stable. We all say trade, but you still have to find the team willing to do it, and in reality they have to be willing to redo his contract also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 To trade him, and get compensation worthy of moving on from him, we would have to extend and eat some of his cap hit via that prorated signing bonus hitting our cap. To clear the full amount possibe for Cousins contract, we would have to take a lesser return, or attach assets to him to get a better asset. His contract is prohibitive on a number of levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Vikings cap situation aside, what do people think is a fair cap hit for Cousins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 43 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: Vikings cap situation aside, what do people think is a fair cap hit for Cousins? If his cap hit was closer to his APY ($33M) I think that would be fair for a fringe top 10 QB, statistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, VikeManDan said: Vikings cap situation aside, what do people think is a fair cap hit for Cousins? Between $25M and $30M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 hours ago, SemperFeist said: Between $25M and $30M Look at the QBs in that pay range and then say that's fair for Cousins. Tannehill - Ryan - Wentz - Goff. Cousins' fair "floor" is $30M. Likely $35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, wcblack34 said: Look at the QBs in that pay range and then say that's fair for Cousins. Tannehill - Ryan - Wentz - Goff. Cousins' fair "floor" is $30M. Likely $35. Stafford. Carr. Garoppolo. Edited February 8, 2022 by SemperFeist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, SemperFeist said: Stafford. Carr. Garoppolo. Stafford and Carr will be getting extensions this offseason too. They won't be in the $25M range. Not even close. Jimmy G will never see that kind of money again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twslhs20 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Not interested in fair. I'm interested in freeing up resources for the oline. 15-18% of the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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