RUMOR: Cousins has the rest of this season to show out....

[MaroonBells]

Something no one is really talking about is the effect the Achilles injury has had on Cousins and Rodgers.  We have never seen a QB come back from an Achilles injury in the NFL that I'm aware of and I don't think it's a coincidence that both him and Rodgers are struggling.

So much of playing QB is tied to your mental game and your footwork.  Their Achilles might be healed, but maybe they don't have the mental confidence in it yet and their footwork and throwing mechanics are suffering because of it.

It was one reason I was OK moving on from Kirk...

You might be right, but I think Rodgers is struggling mostly because he's 41 years old. The guy should retire and just be a Youtube influencer to Moron America. Lotta money in that.

[medaille]

Does he still have a no-trade clause?

Yes, he has a no trade clause.

That said, I don't think other teams would have any hesitation in paying him as his cap hit in 2025 would be very low for his ability, and they could cut him after the season with no consequences, but with the no trade clause, Cousins could dictate where he wanted to go and probably force an update to the contract to include some more more long term guarantees from the trading team.

[pattersaur]

Yes, he has a no trade clause.

That said, I don't think other teams would have any hesitation in paying him as his cap hit in 2025 would be very low for his ability, and they could cut him after the season with no consequences, but with the no trade clause, Cousins could dictate where he wanted to go and probably force an update to the contract to include some more more long term guarantees from the trading team.

Good insight on the contract aspect, I didn't know that. You're likely right regarding Kirk squeezing the buyer though, ha. Between his salary over the years and current or future investments, I bet Kirk will be a billionaire someday.

[Chuckf]

Dan Marino pulled it off. Tore his Achilles week 5. Came back the next season and played all 16 games. Went 10-6. 385/615 (62.6% compl) 30 tds and 17 ints. He then played another 5 seasons at a pro bowl level. It can be done.

[medaille]

Good insight on the contract aspect, I didn't know that. You're likely right regarding Kirk squeezing the buyer though, ha. Between his salary over the years and current or future investments, I bet Kirk will be a billionaire someday.

Assuming he doesn’t make any more money, and the money he has already made returns 10% a year which is the market average, he should be a billionaire in 13 years at the age of 49.

[StickierBuns]

In quickly re-reviewing the highlights (or lowlights) from Cousins, he didn't look right. His arm looked washed. There was hardly anything on some of these ducks he threw for INTs. Is that related to his Achilles? I think so, he seemed to throw off of one leg at times. Is it getting more sore as the season goes on? Check it out and see if you agree.

A different take:

https://twitter.com/minakimes/status/186...9709696348

[JimmyinSD]

In quickly re-reviewing the highlights (or lowlights) from Cousins, he didn't look right. His arm looked washed. There was hardly anything on some of these ducks he threw for INTs. Is that related to his Achilles? I think so, he seemed to throw off of one leg at times. Is it getting more sore as the season goes on? Check it out and see if you agree.

A different take:

https://twitter.com/minakimes/status/186...9709696348

I dont think cousins ever had a big arm, he relied on proper form/mechanics ( using lower body to generate power)  to make throws that some guys make off balance,  not a knock on him,  just saying a lower body injury would have a much larger affect on him than say a guy with more upper body strength.  To me it was always apparent on his throws off his back foot as he was shying away from pressure,  they would almost always go high, and tended to float.  Takes a lot of upper body work to get those down and on target without being able to drive off that plant leg and catch yourself with your other.

[AGRforever]

In quickly re-reviewing the highlights (or lowlights) from Cousins, he didn't look right. His arm looked washed. There was hardly anything on some of these ducks he threw for INTs. Is that related to his Achilles? I think so, he seemed to throw off of one leg at times. Is it getting more sore as the season goes on? Check it out and see if you agree.

A different take:

https://twitter.com/minakimes/status/186...9709696348

Falcons fans said he’s injured.