Cousins has arrived

I wouldn't draft one either. UDFA all the way.

Jake Rudock seems like a good UDFA QB we could stash and develop. I am fully confident in Kirk but you always want to be working for the future.

And it doesn't hurt that his HC is Harbaugh.

Correction on this. I meant to put 5yr/85-90mil. Kirk definitely isn't in a position yet to demand 20+mil a year. I think the contract hits about 17-18mil/yr with us being able to get out after that second year. (if it's structured properly)

I dont think he should take any less then the franchise tag. So anything under 19 would be foolish to take if I was his agent.

I dont think he should take any less then the franchise tag. So anything under 19 would be foolish to take if I was his agent.

I think he might well take less than the tag amount depending on the amount of guaranteed money. Anything could happen in the future, so the guaranteed amount is an important consideration.

The only possible disaster for the Redskins in their negotiations with Kirk and his agent would be for the Skins to be forced to tag him. In that event, the Skins would not be able to manage around the $19.5MM cap hit.

As a fan, I don't really care how much the Redskins pay him as long as it is structured to allow enough cap space to give Scot M. the flexibility he needs to continue building the team. If Kirk cares about winning, and I'm sure he does, he'll cooperate with the Redskins in structuring the deal.

The tag isn't a starting off point for negotiations. A long term deal is always the goal for the player. More money, more security.

I wouldn't draft one either. UDFA all the way.

I kind of agree here. Our draft picks need to be guys that can contribute right away.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14555788/looking-players-great-manage-fix-one-great-flaw-nfl

BPA every pick, every round.

BPA every pick, every round.

I'm not necessarily a BPA proponent yet, based on where we are right now as a team, that might be the way to go in this draft. Any pressing needs could be addressed in FA prior to the draft.

Man, I tell you, in years past, while our offense was on the field, I'd be watching with clinched butt cheeks and waiting for the first reason to throw out my choice of four letter words. Almost on cue, the QB overthrows a wide open receiver, or throws a pick, the running back fumbles, or a big play is called back because of a holding penalty, or something to kill my buzz.

It's such a welcome change to watch cap'n Kirk play! I haven't had this much confidence in our offense since Mark Rypien's '91 season with the 'skins.

I'm going to just throw this up against the wall and see if it sticks.

Scenario: let's say negotiations don't go well with Cousins, his agent's demands are outrageous, so McCloughan slaps the franchise tag on him.

Remember, players under the franchise tag can sign offer sheets elsewhere. The Redskins would then have the option to match the offer sheet or let him go and take two first round picks in return.

Let's say he signs that offer sheet. Would you take the picks, or match the deal? Obviously your answer might be 'depends on how much the offer sheet is for'. Feel free to set a limit.

I know what I would do but curious to hear. And for the record I don't think the negotiations ever get to this stage. But for shits and giggles, as they say.