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I mean, he effectively had a no trade clause already. With a deal set to expire after the 2022 season, he could have effectively nixed any trade he didn't like by publicly refusing to sign an extension with that new team. Between that leverage and his cap number this year, he could have driven down the compensation a ton if he didn't like the destination.
You could argue that he's worth more now,, on the trade market, with 2 years left on his deal. He still has the right to refuse any trade, but assuming he approved of the destination, a 2023 cap number of $35 million isn't going to be super high, compared to some of the other QB salaries for that season.
Was hoping the new contract would not only deal with the cap, but also be written to give the Vikes more flexibility. Thought more guaranteed money might have forced him to give up on the no-trade. Very disappointing.
So far, tendered K Greg Joseph, signing Bills' DT Harrison Phillips and cutting DT Michael Pierce.
Need some OL.
Also lost S Xavier Woods and G/C Mason Cole.
Need some OL.
Also lost S Xavier Woods and G/C Mason Cole.
Cousins held all the cards. This isn’t a bad outcome for the Viking FO.
demoncore1031
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What are your thoughts on Phillips? He hasn't been all that productive and has had injury issues. $19.5M for 3 years is not a horrible deal, but maybe a little too much.
Don't know much about him. Saw some Bills fans on Twitter say he's poised to break out, just needs to stay healthy. Others say he's a role player. Most of their fans were sad to see him go. Sounds like he's a great person, great teammate and great in the community.
Vikings signed LB Jordan Hicks from Arizona. He appears to be an Anthony Barr replacement, as the speculation is that Barr is too pricey for Minnesota.
Just saw that. Sounds like he's more of a Middle LB and a run stuffer. If they're running a 3-4 they need another one of those.
Means they could possibly keep Barr since he's more of a rushing/coverage LB.
Hicks signed 2yrs/$12 million. He's worth the money.
Barr is not.
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All Cousins haters..... who do you want instead? Tom Brady?
Tretter, president of NFLPA, released by Browns
Veteran center JC Tretter, who started every game for the Browns over the past five seasons, was released in a move that saves $8.25 million against the salary cap. Tretter was recently re-elected as president of the NFLPA.
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Lol. Ok that makes sense. I thought he was saying that they wanted the Vikings to cut Ezra Cleveland, who I thought he mistakenly was saying plays center. Stupid people with names the same as cities...Tretter, president of NFLPA, released by Browns
Veteran center JC Tretter, who started every game for the Browns over the past five seasons, was released in a move that saves $8.25 million against the salary cap. Tretter was recently re-elected as president of the NFLPA.www.espn.com
I thought you may have been doing a Who's on first? routine.
