R1 #32: Lewis Cine, S
R2 #42: Andrew Booth Jr., CB
R2 #59: Ed Ingram, OG
R3 #66: Brian Asamoah, LB
R4 #118: Akayleb Evans, CB
R5 #165: Esezi Otomewo, DE
R5 #169: Ty Chandler, RB
R6 #184: Vederian Lowe, OT
R6 #191: Jalen Nailor, WR
R7 #227: Nick Muse, TE
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I don't see first rd arm talent from McCarthy but I'm not a scout
Nope. He should probably stay in college for another year or two if we’re concerned about his ceiling as a draft pick. He’s a 2nd round prospect right now. So does Penix as I’ve predicted.
On the idea he could take a 'hometown discount' to stay in Minnesota, Cousins said, "I think God has blessed me financially beyond my wildest dreams, so at this stage in my career, the dollars are really not what it’s about."
"I had a coach who I was with, who was a younger coach at the time, this was back eight, nine years ago, before my first franchise tag, and we were talking about the situation and he made a great comment and he said, 'Kirk, it’s not about the dollars, but it is about what the dollars represent.' I thought that was an interesting comment that he made. There will always be some of that, but at today’s point, structure is probably more important," Cousins said.
Cousins was a yr younger and wasn't coming off a injury last year. I think 2 years isn't out of his asking length with Minnesota. Plus last year he was under contract still so there wasn't any urgency to sign a new contract or a extension but this year he probably won't be able to pass a physical in March so teams probably won't be handing him top 10 money anywhere so if he wants to keep his son's in the Minnesota school system then he might be more inclined to take top 15-20 money
so the team offered a one year deal when he was healthy and younger but now will offer two because he's older and injured? I don't follow
They didn’t offer a 1 year deal, they only offered to guarantee one year fully. Which isn’t a fact after all since it was just an article.. know what is fact? Kirk’s last contract extension which was drum rollllllll…. 2 years
Again, I’ve never closed the door on Kirk returning unlike others here. If he takes a Tom Brady type of contract to end his career, I can’t think of a better bridge QB to lead the way in 2024.
On the idea he could take a 'hometown discount' to stay in Minnesota, Cousins said, "I think God has blessed me financially beyond my wildest dreams, so at this stage in my career, the dollars are really not what it’s about."
"I had a coach who I was with, who was a younger coach at the time, this was back eight, nine years ago, before my first franchise tag, and we were talking about the situation and he made a great comment and he said, 'Kirk, it’s not about the dollars, but it is about what the dollars represent.' I thought that was an interesting comment that he made. There will always be some of that, but at today’s point, structure is probably more important," Cousins said.
Again, I’ve never closed the door on Kirk returning unlike others here. If he takes a Tom Brady type of contract to end his career, I can’t think of a better bridge QB to lead the way in 2024.
Again, I’ve never closed the door on Kirk returning unlike others here. If he takes a Tom Brady type of contract to end his career, I can’t think of a better bridge QB to lead the way in 2024.
which Brady contract? Tampa or New England?
New England. The one where he’s not getting paid $35 million once he’s retired.
I have watched the Pats, I’m also an Alabama alum that followed Jones his entire career…. Due can play, he’s being held back, period.
i disagree....i watch the pats a lot.....i watch him and see a guy that doesnt have the arm to make it in this league. hes a back up QB in the NFL....
i think you need to take off your roll tide glasses
They are nice glasses though…. But no, he’s been beat down by a guy named Bill, he looks afraid to throw the ball, make a mistake…not the QB I remember.
On the idea he could take a 'hometown discount' to stay in Minnesota, Cousins said, "I think God has blessed me financially beyond my wildest dreams, so at this stage in my career, the dollars are really not what it’s about."
"I had a coach who I was with, who was a younger coach at the time, this was back eight, nine years ago, before my first franchise tag, and we were talking about the situation and he made a great comment and he said, 'Kirk, it’s not about the dollars, but it is about what the dollars represent.' I thought that was an interesting comment that he made. There will always be some of that, but at today’s point, structure is probably more important," Cousins said.
I've had a suspicion that we'd have a pick of any of these at #11.... Penix Jr, McCarthy, Nix..... and watching tonight.... I think that holds true....
Now let me add something wild...... prediction of mine:
QB Daniels drops to 11 and he's our pick at #11........ unless we trade up for him (or Maye/Williams)..........
That's 11 teams that wouldn't shock me if they went QB early. Hell the Rams might be wise to trade up if Penix, Nix or McCarthy are falling in rd2. I mean Stafford isn't getting younger and they could afford to have a rookie sit a year or two.
