With the legal tampering period less than 24 hours away, Kirk Cousins’ destination is the centerpiece storyline of free agency. And it’s possible this process could wrap up quickly.
Once expected to take at least one visit, Cousins may now use the traditional route for high-value free agents and agree to a deal without trekking to facilities. Diana Russini of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter) the 29-year-old quarterback is not planning to make any visits.
Russini adds that it may be down to a three-team race. The Vikings, Jets and Cardinals are “lobbying hard” and putting together recruiting pitches and video presentations for Cousins. Russini does not mention the Broncos here. Denver currently holds more cap space than Arizona but lags behind Minnesota and New York, and it’s possible John Elway could opt for a cheaper option despite the franchise being heavily linked to Cousins throughout the offseason.
These four teams were mentioned as the finalists for Cousins last weekend, and earlier this week, it was reported Cousins had not ruled out anyone just yet. The thinning-out process may be commencing in this high-stakes race.
Whoever gets him will make an insanely large overpay for a guy who’s never won anything. That’s sounds like the Jets to me.
He won the NFC east his first year as a starter when no one though the Skins would sniff the playoffs
And the 27.5 Million per year that the 49ers gave Jimmy Grapes is worth it? What did he do to deserve that contract? Like it or not, the going rate for any competent QB is going to be insane. Wait until Cousins signs and Rodgers starts working on a new contract!
As opposed to Jimmy Garafalo who has played 10 games his entire career. QB’s get paid and he’s top 5.
Lol, top 5…..he’s not even top 10
He has never had the supporting cast like he would have on any of these teams besides the Jets … plus a defense.
No one wants a Cousins visit anyway…see National Lampoon’s Vacation & Christmas Vacation.
Will Aaron Rogers send cousins a thank you card after KC signs? 🙂