QB Kirk Cousins, ATL (2 Viewers)

[zamboni]

I'd just add that not cutting Cousins is actually one of the better decisions that Fontenot has made, even though I think it's a no brainer to keep him.

It was probably the right move because whether they keep, trade or cut Cousins, they are on the hook for a sizable chunk of money - real cash or accounting cap money. Still as capable of a backup as they can get at this point as long as Blank doesn’t mind forking over so many millions. If they could walk away virtually unscathed though, they might as well get a Flacco type for a fraction of the price. But obviously that’s not the case.

 

[menobrown]

I'd just add that not cutting Cousins is actually one of the better decisions that Fontenot has made, even though I think it's a no brainer to keep him.

It was probably the right move because whether they keep, trade or cut Cousins, they are on the hook for a sizable chunk of money - real cash or accounting cap money. Still as capable of a backup as they can get at this point as long as Blank doesn’t mind forking over so many millions. If they could walk away virtually unscathed though, they might as well get a Flacco type for a fraction of the price. But obviously that’s not the case.

If you look at straight as a football decision all the money on Cousins contract for 2025 was a sunk cost. So it boiled down to keeping him as a high end backup or trade bait and the cost was a CHANCE you owe him $10m in 2026, will be nothing if offset protection kicks in.

I understand some emotions on both sides but none of that I think rises to level of being a major concern. Not to a point you are essentially saying you'd rather cut Kirk then have him for possibly zero additional already sunk costs.

Never know how the season will go or what one of these teams who strike out on a QB get desperate enough to try and swing offer which could include picking up a chunk of the salary. And of course I would not know if Kirk would just say screw all that, I'm not relocating anywhere for a season or less and never waive his no trade clause. All I know is is I'm already on the hook for paying for 2025 and you are valuable as a player and asset I'm be keeping him, like they are doing.

 

[MAC_32]

Gut feeling Greg Newsome is part of the trade package being used to get Cousins to Cleveland. He's not long for here and the Falcons have a need for a boundary corner.

 

[menobrown]

Gut feeling Greg Newsome is part of the trade package being used to get Cousins to Cleveland. He's not long for here and the Falcons have a need for a boundary corner.

Would I be correct in thinking you believe Cousins is the QB that Myles recent referred to with this quote?

"After conversations, I do have an idea," Garrett said about whether he knows who the Browns' quarterback will be next season. "I like it [the idea] enough to be here smiling in front of you, because I think we have a good chance of that happening and making the most out of it

 

[MAC_32]

Gut feeling Greg Newsome is part of the trade package being used to get Cousins to Cleveland. He's not long for here and the Falcons have a need for a boundary corner.

Would I be correct in thinking you believe Cousins is the QB that Myles recent referred to with this quote?

"After conversations, I do have an idea," Garrett said about whether he knows who the Browns' quarterback will be next season. "I like it [the idea] enough to be here smiling in front of you, because I think we have a good chance of that happening and making the most out of it

If it is not him, then I'm flummoxed who he is talking about, but assuming it is Cousins, I still don't get why he's so excited. Assuming it's genuine anyway.

 

[FBG Moderator]

like it is USAID

Please keep political shots off the forum.

 

[Donnybrook]

like it is USAID

Please keep political shots off the forum.

I agree. It was not a good joke. I regret hitting send on that one.

 

[Riffraff]

Burrow, Cousins and Goff will be featured on 2nd season of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series

 

[Faust]

Falcons HC Raheem Morris not expecting QB Kirk Cousins at voluntary OTAs

 

[Faust]

Sources: Cousins at opening of Falcons' voluntary workouts

 

[VikingFrog]

Saw a rumor to the Vikings as possible trade destination flash across my screen.

Not sure whether I want to barf or welcome him back with open arms.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Saw a rumor to the Vikings as possible trade destination flash across my screen.

Not sure whether I want to barf or welcome him back with open arms.

Cousins showing up to OTA's was a surprise.

Funny how Aaron Rodgers would play for $10M...but the Falcons are looking for someone to take on $20M for Cousins.

And if Cousins signed on with MIN, he's the clear backup. His wifes family is in ATL. He has a full no trade clause. Why bother with the hassle of uprooting family again. Guy has made a quarter of a billion.