Kirk Cousins sought big money because it would hold him in one place. He now experiences the disadvantage of that fundamental reality while operating from his own prison.
As far as prisons are concerned, now in one where a person does not have to appear for work while he demands an annual salary that $ 45 million is a reasonably good result. The disadvantage is that we are talking about an soon 37-year-old passer-by who is still having greatness. Really, wanting to win. He wants to be able to push a team to a super bowl, but his recent bank and gigantic deal his important road barriers.
Kirk Cousins and the irony of his job security
Purple Managing editor Janik Eckardt is the one who made me think about the subject.
In the past, Eckardt discussed the problem and notes that one of the important obstacles in moving cousins is his contract (an obvious point, yes, but one that is still worth exploring). In fact, the discussion has recently been discussed. View the word: “In his second year under contract in the NFC South, [Cousins] Desperately needs a new start elsewhere, but the Falcons have played hardball and nobody wants to pay a concept compensation and the salary for the outdated compass after a season that ended with him on the couch instead of starting. “
The primary problem is indeed the money. For example, if Kirk Cousins had a price tag of $ 5 million, he would already swing the Varkenskin for another team. The issue is that his annual average is on $ 45 million.
Of course, part of that compensation would remain in Atlanta’s books. The acquiring team would not inherit a contract that perfectly reflects the four -year -old pact of $ 180 million that originally received cousins to bring his family to Georgia.
The basic idea, however, still seems through: every team that makes an exchange for Kirk Cousins will be a plus for forfeited – ie a concept (s) – for an older passer -by who was recently gained, who recently recovered from great injury and who had zero meaningful team success in his NFL career. Oh, and the CAP obligation will still be fleshy.
Perhaps understandable, the NFL has been a bit hesitant.
Prior to officially leaving the Vikings, Kirk Cousins Talked to the Minnesota Media. Within the discussion, Cousins clarified what was important about the contract: “” It’s not about the dollars, but it’s about what the dollars represent. ” ‘Note that the Quarterback forwards these words, reflecting on what an earlier coach told him about NFL contracts.
Dig a little.
A possible collection meals is that a solid financial obligation – what the dollars represent – indicates the faith of a team in that passer -by. Guaranteeing a lot of money is a way for a team to take tangible action, a movement that says that more than words could ever be possible. The message: by guaranteeing so much, we are dedicated to you. Kirk Cousins was interested in things like that. The dedication now hinders its ability to continue.
Last season the veteran completed an impressive 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 Yards. The biggest problem was the 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, an almost 1-to-1 ratio that largely undermined his chance to stay within the starting line-up.
There is a possibility that he will spend the 2025 season on the couch in Atlanta and burn one of his last seasons in the NFL.
Editors note: information from Pro Football Reference And Over the cap helped with this piece.
K. Joudrry is the senior editor for Vikings Territory And Purple. He has been covering the Vikings full -time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter and Bluesky (@Vikingsgazette). If you feel so inclined, subscribe to his substit The Vikings GazetteFor more great Vikings content.
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