That is exactly what would happen if a team wanted to trade for him. Arguing that his contract max's him untradeable is just silly. Trading him without a contract restructure is not even in the realm of possibility.
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That is exactly what would happen if a team wanted to trade for him. Arguing that his contract max's him untradeable is just silly. Trading him without a contract restructure is not even in the realm of possibility.
Sure, there are a lot of things that could be done with Cousins contract.
I want to believe there may be some GM out there that is infatuated with his numbers, but I fear there are also many GMs that question his leadership and ask-- "Where was he when the Vikings playoffs were on the line in Green Bay?"
I want to believe there may be some GM out there that is infatuated with his numbers, but I fear there are also many GMs that question his leadership and ask-- "Where was he when the Vikings playoffs were on the line in Green Bay?"
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But Kirk has to agree to an extension. And while he no longer has a no trade clause, he can wield his agreement to an extension to much the same effect.
The Vikings can't just magically make an extension happen if Cousins doesn't want to. And what about #8's history would give you any indication that he'd be willing to sign a contract that wasn't premium for him? His cap number for 2022 might go down, but he's still going to want money that makes him one of the higher paid QBs in the league.
I just don't see any team giving up a 1st round pick for that.
Carson Wentz was 5 years younger than Kirk is now when the Colts traded for him and his contract never put his yearly cap number above $30 million. Kirk's not signing an extension that pays him less than what he's making now. There's plenty of precedent for him threatening to not sign an extension, taking his $35 million for this year and betting on himself when he hits free agency after next year. He's done exactly that before and made out like a bandit
Kirk is getting paid $35 million next year. Thats all he has left on his contract. Based on your logic, no team is going to pay him much after that.
In the extension example given, Kirk would get $5M per year for a 4 year extension (5 years total), plus a $50M guarentee. In this scenario, he'd be guarenteed $75M, a full $40M more than he is currently guarenteed. Would he sign up for $40M guarenteed, or would he prefer to be a 34 year old QB with good stats and a reputation for not being able to actually win games?
Its good to see there are still Vikings fans with reasonable takes. The Vikings subreddit makes me want to give up my lifelong fandom
2017-18 they went to the NFC title game. That happened to be the 1 year they played around league average on the line. Every other year they are at least bottom 1/3-1/4 of the league.
Now the Titans are one of the worst lines in the league as well. But they have an offense that gets the ball out really quick, are #2 in the league in time of possession and their Tannehill was #5 in the league getting the ball out of his hands... Kirk was #19. Have to develop a quick passing game with a bad oline
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Who knew you can’t fix your O line by drafting corners?
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I have no idea what he will do. I do know that the man has stared a very similar scenario to that in the face, turned down the guaranteed money and refused to sign an extension. And he did it twice.
This is a player that knows his value and his power, and has a history of using it in ways that defy common practices.
I hope a trade will be as easy and lucrative for the Vikings as you seem to think it will be, and if it is, I'll be the first one to sing its praises. But on the other side of the coin, if fans think Cousins has more value on the trade market than he actually does, they'll be the first ones to hold it against the new GM for not getting what they think he's worth.
Cousins is always a factor, but he's not the end-all he's made out to be for Vikings problems.
I'm mixed on that...but Doug does have a decent track record of getting good value out of his QBs.
To be fair, the strategy to fix the OL by drafting corners was the natural next step after trying to fix it by paying Xavier Rhodes like $100,000 for every snap he participated in.
Interesting. He’s probably worth a shot. With all the talent on offense, he should be able to bring some things to the table.
Report: Broncos 'Top Option' to Trade for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
A new starting QB for 2022?
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"general manager (former Vikings exec) George Paton "
Hey, if that door opens, you go through it.Report: Broncos 'Top Option' to Trade for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
A new starting QB for 2022?
"general manager (former Vikings exec) George Paton "
Minnesota could easily go 4-13 in 2022 after trading Cousins. But I'd rather go 4-13 than go 8-9. Guarantees a chance at an ELITE prospect.
The worst spot to be in the NFL is average. You either don't make the playoffs and have a bad draft pick. Or you get throttled like the Patriots, Eagles, Steelers and Cardinals. Never a real chance to make it to the Super Bowl
The worst spot to be in the NFL is average. You either don't make the playoffs and have a bad draft pick. Or you get throttled like the Patriots, Eagles, Steelers and Cardinals. Never a real chance to make it to the Super Bowl
Report: Broncos 'Top Option' to Trade for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
A new starting QB for 2022?
"general manager (former Vikings exec) George Paton "
Did you read it? Cousins is likely their third option. I for one would rather see Aaron go to Denver.
He’s your first look at a post-Rodgers, NFC North:
There is no shame in being the tallest midget.
