Mattison is probably around for this season and next year, at minimum. Theoretically they could cut him after this season, but he would carry a $4 million dead money hit if they let him go, which isn't huge, but is kind of a lot for the running back position.
With the change to the kickoff rules, I'm worried that Kene Nwangu may not have a roster spot. If kick returns aren't as big of a part of the game, I don't know that he brings a whole lot more to the table for Minnesota.
PA thought he’d have a hard time making the roster even before the rule change.
Similar to college now. You can call for a fair catch on a kick, outside of the end zone and get the ball at the 25. So it continues to take away incentive for receiving teams to bring the ball out, and reduces the kicking team's incentive to try to kick short.
Unfortunate, but probably some truth to it. Hard to see them keeping 4 running backs for the season.
Our window to win with a QB like Cousins is/was 2018-2024. He will be 35 soon and committing to the 7-15th best starter in the league, at above a rookie scale contract, and at this age is not smart IMO. We missed the best window of his career with a stubborn defensive coach and paid Kirk WAY too much for his output.
Might be a forgone conclusion, regardless. He really needs to show out in training camp.
