bigbadbuff23835 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 What could we presumably offer him? We aren’t gonna get one of the top QB’s in the draft without trading up, and I’d rather sign Cousins and save the assets and get more weapons, and improve the pass rush. We are fringe playoff tean as is, Cousins would be awesome. He’s had another pretty good season with nothing really, and an offensive line that has to be remade on an almost weekly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I'm starting to think going hard after Cousins makes the most sense we know what he brings to the table. Spend our draft picks on pass rush, or LB help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I'd like Cousins but I kinda wanna draft our own franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 It would certainly be interesting and, as you said, it would allow us to add a lot more talent in the draft. I don't hate the idea and I think that Kirk with a strong run game, which he's lacked in all of his time in Washington, could be really dangerous. I doubt we end up with him but we should be a relatively attractive destination and we should have a good amount of cap space after trading/cutting a lot of big earners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yibbyl Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 23 hours ago, LeeEvans said: It would certainly be interesting and, as you said, it would allow us to add a lot more talent in the draft. I don't hate the idea and I think that Kirk with a strong run game, which he's lacked in all of his time in Washington, could be really dangerous. I doubt we end up with him but we should be a relatively attractive destination and we should have a good amount of cap space after trading/cutting a lot of big earners. I'd like to see Cousins in a Bills uni, but am concerned with what signing him would do to future Caps. I could see it hand-cuffing us and unable to keep keep players in other positions past the 1st year. He's been jerked around so much, I could see him resistant to taking pay cuts later or even signing a team-friendly contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Fan Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'd love to save our picks and sign Cousins. That would really help our team out in the playoff race next year and jump start our franchise. IMO it makes to much sense not to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Yibbyl said: I'd like to see Cousins in a Bills uni, but am concerned with what signing him would do to future Caps. I could see it hand-cuffing us and unable to keep keep players in other positions past the 1st year. He's been jerked around so much, I could see him resistant to taking pay cuts later or even signing a team-friendly contract. We can front load the Contract which will help us long term. Adding say Cousins and Lotulelei and having another solid draft and we're staring down a potential AFC East divisional win imo. We NEED to upgrade that pass rush and LB core through the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I was really against this in the summer but with how well coached our defense is and Shady really showing no signs of slowing down, I would be all for it. Cousins and Benjamin could be a really deadly combo in the redzone and moving the sticks. Add a guy like James Washington in round 1 or 2 and the offense could take off. As you have all mentioned, we need major help on the DL and at LB. Would love to see Cousins added, Brown re-signed (McDermott loves him) and then draft Washington, Vea or Wilkson and in round 2 go best DE available then Jewell/Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BILLievers Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Trentwannabe said: I was really against this in the summer but with how well coached our defense is and Shady really showing no signs of slowing down, I would be all for it. Cousins and Benjamin could be a really deadly combo in the redzone and moving the sticks. Add a guy like James Washington in round 1 or 2 and the offense could take off. As you have all mentioned, we need major help on the DL and at LB. Would love to see Cousins added, Brown re-signed (McDermott loves him) and then draft Washington, Vea or Wilkson and in round 2 go best DE available then Jewell/Allen. Agreed. Sign Kirk Cousins. Then draft and pick up in FA a DT and pass rusher. Shady, Cousins, Benjamin, Clay, Zay Jones with our OL would be a niiiiiicce offense. Then improve the front 4 to help our our top 3 secondary and we look very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 What do you all think of this projected Cousins deal I came up with? Bills sign Kirk Cousins to a 5 year $130 million deal with $71 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $20 million (Signing bonus prorated throughout the final 4 years of the deal) Year 1: $25m base salary (cap hit of $25m) - $25 million guaranteed Year 2: $29m base salary (cap hit of 34m) - $18 million guaranteed Year 3: $27m base salary (cap hit of 32m) - $18 million guaranteed Year 4: $22m base salary (cap hit of 27m) - $5 million guaranteed Year 5: $22m base salary (cap hit of 27m) - $5 million guaranteed The contract could be seen as a 3 year deal worth $71 million guaranteed ($101 million in practical guarantees) and if the Bills needed to move on, they could after year 3 while only eating $10 million in dead cap. Cousins gets the big pay day ($20 million right away and another $25 million for the season) and the Bills don't blow up the cap to bring him in. Both sides could re-negotiate after year two to raise his salary should they be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I'd take Tyrod on the Skins then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, MikeT14 said: I'd take Tyrod on the Skins then He's all yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 28/12/2017 at 4:50 PM, The BILLievers said: Agreed. Sign Kirk Cousins. Then draft and pick up in FA a DT and pass rusher. Shady, Cousins, Benjamin, Clay, Zay Jones with our OL would be a niiiiiicce offense. Then improve the front 4 to help our our top 3 secondary and we look very solid. Our OL is garbage bro Tyrod rarely has time but makes place with his legs. We need a LT, RT and RG this upcoming off season imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 57 minutes ago, BillsGuy82 said: Our OL is garbage bro Tyrod rarely has time but makes place with his legs. We need a LT, RT and RG this upcoming off season imo You don't think Dawkins fits at either Tackle spot? He's been down right dominant at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Trentwannabe said: You don't think Dawkins fits at either Tackle spot? He's been down right dominant at times. Yea, I actually forgot bout him oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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