Kirk Cousins 365 thread

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Round and round we go. Think I'll ask the girl making my next burrito at Chipotle what she thinks of all this. I'll let you guys know.

The Hooters girls will definitely know.

[OnceWeWereKings]

Originally Posted by metalskins

The Hooters girls will definitely know.

I'll ask all the strippers this weekend. I'm sure they will clue me in. Hopefully it corroborates with what my Uber drivers to and fro say.

[SirLK26]

And I'll contact the sales person at the Atlanta mall store where Julie Cousins did her perfume shopping, I bet she has all the juicy details

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

And I'll contact the sales person at the Atlanta mall store where Julie Cousins did her perfume shopping, I bet she has all the juicy details

Meanwhile I'll contact Julie Cousins. Ready, break.

giggity

[Schneed10]

Franchise tag rules mean the team and Cousins cannot negotiate until after the Super Bowl.

[metalskins]

I think people are reading a little too much into what Kirk Cousins is saying - or not saying. I think he's trying his best to just not say much and basically trying to say whatever happens, happens. His agent probably told him not to really elaborate, simply because he doesn't want to lose any leverage he might have in the negotiation. That's pretty standard. Let the team say they want him or not - which sounds like that was conveyed this week with Bruce and Jay. Let's just wait and see what happens. I think it's highly unlikely that Cousins is not playing as a Redskin next year.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by metalskins

I think people are reading a little too much into what Kirk Cousins is saying - or not saying. I think he's trying his best to just not say much and basically trying to say whatever happens, happens. His agent probably told him not to really elaborate, simply because he doesn't want to lose any leverage he might have in the negotiation. That's pretty standard. Let the team say they want him or not - which sounds like that was conveyed this week with Bruce and Jay. Let's just wait and see what happens. I think it's highly unlikely that Cousins is not playing as a Redskin next year.

Like all players, he's getting guidance from the people around him, particularly his agent. Unlike other players, he's smart enough to heed their advice. I'm sure Garcon's agents doesn't want him to be so outspoken about staying with the team. At the end of the day, it's a business relationship, not a personal one.

[CRedskinsRule]

I'm ready for the SB to be over, just so this "drama" can be resolved.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I'm ready for the SB to be over, just so this "drama" can be resolved.

Me too. I'm gonna put this topic on "hold" in my own mind until after the SB.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I'm ready for the SB to be over, just so this "drama" can be resolved.

I agree 100%.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I'm ready for the SB to be over, just so this "drama" can be resolved.

if you mean "drama" as in this thread, Im with you 110%

[sdskinsfan2001]

The thing that bothers me I guess is that he doesn't seem to care if he's on the Redskins or not. He just wants to be where he's wanted aka whoever pays him the most. All he says is its not up to me, seems like a I don't care if I'm here type answer. I haven't heard him say something like "I want to be a Redskin but it's also a business...".

Ahh, you guys are right though, I sound like like a chick lol. I'm done talking about it until he's signed, franchised, traded, etc. Whenever that happens I'll see what I think of whatever decision was made.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

The thing that bothers me I guess is that he doesn't seem to care if he's on the Redskins or not. He just wants to be where he's wanted aka whoever pays him the most. All he says is its not up to me, seems like a I don't care if I'm here type answer. I haven't heard him say something like "I want to be a Redskin but it's also a business...".

Ahh, you guys are right though, I sound like like a chick lol. I'm done talking about it until he's signed, franchised, traded, etc. Whenever that happens I'll see what I think of whatever decision was made.

Re: the bolded, I think that's a fairly fatalistic view of it. I read Cousins' comments and actions as being deliberate in maintaining as much leverage over the team as possible.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Re: the bolded, I think that's a fairly fatalistic view of it. I read Cousins' comments and actions as being deliberate in maintaining as much leverage over the team as possible.

Yeah, could be it too. Like I said I'm done with trying to be a mind reader and over analyzing every little thing. When whatever deal/decision is made, I'll weigh in again. Until then it's all mock drafts and player scouting reports for me.

[Schneed10]

Here's my view of it all.

Cousins wants long term security, which means darn good guaranteed money. That said, I think he likes being with the Redskins, and knows that with these weapons and with this line, his chances of putting up numbers here continue to be good. So if the team gives him a fair offer, with good guaranteed money, he will take it.

But he certainly won't compromise his agent's negotiating position. So he's not going to publicly say oh I'm a Redskin forever, blah blah. He's going to say things like 'Yes I would love to be back in Washington under the right set of circumstances."

Last year the team's offer was just too darn low, they weren't convinced. Now they have seen another year. We'll see just how convinced they are now, but once they're allowed to offer him a contract in February, I'm sure it will be a legit offer, not a lowball.

As long as it's fair, and it gets in Cousins ballpark, I think he'll sign long term. He's not there to squeeze every dollar out of the team. And I don't think the team has the same concerns as they did last year.

I expect them to get it done. I think they both want each other now, and this is all just part of the dance.