Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I still think they did that on purpose, they wanted kirk to commit and he wouldn't so they didn't commit to him on the field.

I think it's a part of it, I think the larger part of last year's FA style, was they didn't know what final number it would take to get KC signed, so they held back on any top tier signings so they could get him signed. And once it was clear that he wasn't, there wasn't any point.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think it's a part of it, I think the larger part of last year's FA style, was they didn't know what final number it would take to get KC signed, so they held back on any top tier signings so they could get him signed. And once it was clear that he wasn't, there wasn't any point.

I think the team was trying to make some cap room in order for a future Cousins LTD signing. However, once again, his camp was willing to play the same game again (who would blame them) and the 'skins knew it wasn't going to be enough and he wasn't giving a hometown discount. In retrospect, probably should've traded Cousins at the end of 2016, re-signed Jackson and Garcon. The only problem with that would've been, quarterback. The "top" QB signing back in 2016 was Mike Glennon, who just got cut from the Bears. Maybe the 'skins would've made a move up to grab a QB, but it would've been another bet the farm for RGIII type of move.

I honestly believe everything works out better in this situation. The 'skins don't give up but one 3rd round pick for a well established QB with a lot left in his tank, he's a lot cheaper than Cousins will ever be, and they still have an opportunity to go out and get weapons. I think the Cousins camp put a lot of uncertainty into the situation and didn't give the 'skins many options.