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Kirk Cousins joined Grant and Danny on 106.7 the Fan this morning to discuss the franchise tag negotiations that didn’t lead to a long-term with the Redskins.
Kirk Cousins has quite a unique perspective on allowing his faith to drive his professional decision-making: https://t.co/N9eUrQycCZ pic.twitter.com/3pCVO6hlt2
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) July 18, 2017
Not making a counter-offer:
Kirk Cousins: "I just felt peace about not making an offer and putting it in the team's court...."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) July 18, 2017
Cousins said there was a lot of dialouge. "We just didn't feel good about the counter offer because the simple need for more time" #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Deal was closer than people think:
Cousins said a deal it was closer than people think. "Up until a week ago, I was praying over whether we should send them an offer."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 18, 2017
Needed a little more time to evaluate:
"We felt like we needed more time" - Cousins, who said he wanted another 6 months to asset the organization with all the changes #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Cousins says he wanted more time to make informed decision.."there have been a lot of changes" in organization recently.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 18, 2017
Redskins needed more time last year:
Cousins says #Redskins wanted more time during 2016 negotiations, and now he wants more time. Actually kinda makes sense
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Franchise tag framed the debate:
Kirk Cousins says franchise tag framed entire debate.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
"It made it simpler for us to not counter"
"The tag can make it challenging to come to a consensus and be on the same page." - Kirk Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
No deal in 2018?:
Cousins on idea that he's gone in '18: "I just don't believe that to be true. One-year contracts are a big part of this league..." #Redskins
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) July 18, 2017
Bruce Allen flew to Michigan to talk to Cousins:
Cousins says he appreciated that Bruce Allen would "come all the way to us in Michigan to meet in person" & negotiate.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 18, 2017
Redskins are first choice:
"It has always been my first choice to be with the Redskins... I would love to be with the Redskins long term."
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) July 18, 2017
Focus on football:
"My focus is on playing football. There will be plenty of time to figure that out down the road." - Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Cousins says focused on football and winning. Says if they build something, "I continue to say why would I want to look
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 18, 2017
elsewhere?"
Reaction to Bruce Allen’s statement:
Cousins says his perception of Allen's statement was "different than what it appeared maybe public perception was." Said not bothered
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) July 18, 2017
Cousins said Bruce Allen's statement didn't bother him or "rub him the wrong way" Said he knew it was coming.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 18, 2017
Redskins offer was fair:
Cousins said he felt like the #Redskins offer was fair and wasn't bothered by Bruce Allen's statement when placing himself in his shoes.
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
One year deals:
Kirk Cousins said if the best he can get is a 2-year deal, he might as well keep playing on a 1-year deal and go from there #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Kirk Cousins on @1067theFan: "I could play for the Redskins for the next 10 years on one-year deals." !!!!!!
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) July 18, 2017
Redskins roster in flux:
Cousins w/ an interesting point: #Redskins roster is in flux. Lot of 1-year contracts or limited guaranteed $ for teammates he's counting on
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) July 18, 2017
Kurt Cousins:
Kirk Cousins doesnt care if Bruce Allen calls him Kurt, "I've been called Kurt my entire life." Says he has bigger things to worry about
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Cousins: "I've been called Kurt my entire life...different teachers and instructors that would call me Kurt, K-U-R-T."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 18, 2017
God’s plan:
"I'm not leaving until He's led me somewhere else. ...Ultimately that's what drives me." - Cousins on his faith.
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
"I'm staying in Washington DC until the Lord tells me otherwise." - Kirk Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Round 2:
Cousins: "It's the exact same situation as last year it's just round 2." Just wait for Round 3 #Redskins fans
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Players want more guarantees:
"I think we all as players would like to see more guarantees....I believe coaches contracts are fully gtd & front office contracts" -Cousins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Changing the NFL money structure:
Cousins on chance to change NFL $ structure: "Whether it could ever get done I don't know. But we'll never find out if a player doesn't try"
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) July 18, 2017
Kirk loves Jay:
"Make no mistake, Jay Gruden, I feel like I owe him my career. ...I'm lucky to be working with a guy like Jay Gruden." - Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Cousins on Gruden: "He’s really an asset for the #Redskins. I look forward to going to work with him." Truth here.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Kirk Cousins to 106.7 says he owes his career to Jay Gruden. Sean McVay did have influence but ultimately Jay Gruden is why he's in position
— Chick Hernandez (@CHICKatCSN) July 18, 2017
Needs to play well:
"I gotta play well. If I don't play well, nobody is gonna want me back anyway." - Kirk Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Giants game:
Cousins on INT vs NYG in Week 17: "I'd like to think one pass doesn’t determine an entire future of a position like your starting QB."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
There wasn’t a number to get a deal done this year:
"There probably wasn't a number because, at the end of the day, it wasn't about money. ...Money doesn't run my life." - Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Key: @KirkCousins8 says LTD wasn’t about $ so there wasn’t a # that wldve done deal.To him, it's 'being in right situation..best long-term'
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) July 18, 2017
Kirk Cousins again says it's not about $$. "If it was the case we would have sent a counter offer that was extremely high." Interesting.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Third tag:
BIG point from Cousins: The tag numbers will be smaller % of salary cap as league grows. To me, Kirk fully expects to be tagged again
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Kirk on possible $34 million tag next year: "If the league grows a great deal then, while that number seems high right now, maybe it isn't."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 18, 2017
"If I'm getting tagged a third time, that means this season went really, really well & that would be a beautiful thing" - Cousins #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 18, 2017
Josh Doctson:
Kirk Cousins quote just for @newyscruggs : "I'm thrilled to see what Josh Doctson can do this season"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Not leaving yet:
Cousins to 106.7 on him heading elsewhere assumption "it's just not true". Skins will have 2 months to chat w/him exclusively after season
— Chick Hernandez (@CHICKatCSN) July 18, 2017
Dan Snyder:
"He's a fun guy" is something Cousins just said about Dan Snyder. Says he doesn't believe the owner was very involved in talks.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 18, 2017
Cousins to 106.7 "Dan has been very positive. He's a straight shooter and an open communicator. I want to see him win."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 18, 2017
Cousins on Dan Snyder: "Nobody wants to win more than him. You saw him during the Packers game." pic.twitter.com/Pnq7qtxOtT
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
Winning now:
Cousins says something fans dont think about: Players are focused on winning this year. Not next year or 3 years from now. This year.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 18, 2017
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