Cousins to Vikings (Adam Caplan confirms)

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@comet52 said:
Interesting stuff.


http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/0...d-cousins/

As we approach a resolution to the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback conundrum, we may have a sense for the team’s order of operations if they do not land top free agent Kirk Cousins. Boston Globe NFL reporter Ben Volin reports that’s Teddy Bridgewater is the fallback plan.
Volin wrote:  
“The Vikings told Teddy Bridgewater at the Combine last weekend that they intend to pursue Cousins, per a league source, but that Bridgewater remains a viable backup plan.”

At the Combine, head coach Mike Zimmer said that he hopes Bridgewater returns to being a starting quarterback after his nearly two-year recovery from a catastrophic knee injury.
Volin added another wrinkle to the Vikings paying out big dollars to Cousins:
“And the Vikings have a couple of issues in going after Cousins. One is that the Vikings want to do new contracts for Stefon Diggs, Anthony Barr, and Danielle Hunter, and giving a mega-deal to Cousins could complicate that. The NFL’s funding requirement could also be an issue — teams are required to put all guaranteed money into escrow, and Vikings ownership isn’t wealthy enough to simply cut a $90 million check and be done with it.”
While there have been reports that the Vikings are the runaway favorite for Cousins, they may not be the favorite to give him the highest offer.
Volin wrote:
“Cousins has narrowed his market to four teams — the Vikings, Broncos, Jets, and Cardinals. The Jets can offer him the most money. The Vikings and Broncos offer him the best chance to win now. The Cardinals are a bit of a wild card — they appear to be in rebuilding mode and don’t have a ton of cap space ($20.6 million or so), but it could be mighty tempting to throw passes to Larry Fitzgerald and hand off to David Johnson.”
Beyond Bridgewater, other possible Vikings backup plans could include trying to re-sign Sam Bradford or Case Keenum. They have also been connected to AJ McCarron and could even consider drafting a QB. The Vikings reportedly met with Baker Mayfield at the Combine.

That is very interesting stuff...

1). I'm not sure I believe the Wilf's and their ownership group aren't wealthy enough to put $90mm into this and not even blink an eye...Even with the $$ they just poured into Eagan. 

2). I'm not convinced Cousins to Vikings is as done a deal as some have reported. Just a gut feeling.

I frankly dont have a strong opinion on who they should go with. Only that I think this is down to Case or Cousins. If they do end-up with Bridgewater here, then yah, they lost on Cousins, passed on Case and would probably sign another vet as insurance to #5 not being able to make it. 

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When is the EARLIEST the formal decision can be announced?
Wednesday? If he doesn't go anywhere else???

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My gut says its legit.  I just keep thinking what a great fit it is.  It makes the team better, and allows them to now focus on what to build around him in FA and The Draft.  
I will be surprised if it is not announced, at this point.  

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I don't understand the having all guaranteed money in Escrow?

So after Inking Mike Evans the Bucs ownership had to put $55 Million in Escrow?

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It's the Vikings he will either sign with a shit team for big money or sign with the Vikings and suffer some calamitous event before any rewards are reaped.....
Remember the elated feeing if it happens-record yourself a little video diary and reference it when the dagger is driven through your heart...
Back to the irrational exuberance of the offseason free agents and draft.

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They only need to escrow the guaranteed portion he doesn't collect at signing.  I find it hard to believe they don't have mechanisms in place to allow for the signing of cousins.

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@MarkSP18 said:
Now all they need to do is sign Pugh, Sitton, or Norwell (unlikely due to the cost).

And the cherry on top for me would be to trade for ...

Tyrann Mathieu

No need to trade it's looking like he'll be cut soon...

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@OBM said:

@MarkSP18 said:
Now all they need to do is sign Pugh, Sitton, or Norwell (unlikely due to the cost).

And the cherry on top for me would be to trade for ...

Tyrann Mathieu

No need to trade it's looking like he'll be cut soon...

True.  But if you want him without having to recruit him then you make the trade.

Of course his 4 years and 42.5 mil remaining comes with him.  So there is that to consider.

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@Steve said:
I have a hard time believing any of this is more than just a blatant attempt at pushing the market price.

I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

I really don't see the Vikings going outside the organization for an offensive leader after a 13-3 season.

Really?  I suppose they can bring back one of the current 3 QBs but if they were going to do that why risk losing them by letting them talk to teams later today?

I do not see the logic in this plan.

If they really truly liked one of the current 3 and wanted them to be the starter next year, wouldn't they have already gotten them signed to an extension?

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@canadianvike said:
just said on Sirius and Zig Fergassi tweeted it.  Done deal. Final negotiations will happen fast on Monday.

Adam is longtime source and he said he TRUSTS his Viking sources

Well Zig....