(11-26-2017, 02:11 AM)D6 Wrote:

(11-25-2017, 11:14 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: Cousins would be intriguing, but I say "no." Jags will need to re-sign several key players in the next few years. They need to keep as many defensive players as possible and signing Cousins would make that very difficult. Of equal importance is the fact he is not a great quarterback. Yes, he is much better than Bortles however there will be several other less expensive options during the off-season. If Cousins had the talent of a top 5 quarterback, that would be a different story. I'm not even sure he'd get into the top 10 and options like Mason Rudolph, Baker Mayfield and Tyrod Taylor could get this team to the Super Bowl for much less money. We can't forget when the Jaguars had to release guys like McCardell, Boselli and others due to being in salary cap hell. This current Jaguars' team can be a solid playoff contender for at least 5 years if it continues to make the right moves. Signing Cousins is just too risky.

The salary cap and trade compensation combination are why I would be surprised if the Jaguars end up with Kirk Cousins in 2018.  I'm expecting the Redskins to use the Franchise Tag on him again, if they don't work out a long term contract.   Because of supply and demand at the QB position,  Cousins'  long term contract could easily exceed the one Matthew Stafford signed with the Lions in late July.