ESPN's Schefter: Broncos, Jets, Cardinals and Vikings vying for Kirk Cousins
The final four in for his services, per Adam Schefter this morning. Let the games begin.
He'll probably be the first free agent to visit the new digs in Eagan.
p.s. I think QB Sam Darnold is going to be a great QB. Browns would be smart to nab him as they are sneaky talented.
First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building.
@"Geoff Nichols" said: First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building.I've seen several articles referencing that. It always seems that they make a pitch to not let the guy leave the building.
Is this like attending a time share presentation, with the exception that they are throwing millions of dollars at you? In this instance, the Agent is the person not being swayed by the sales pitch (I freely admit in my family, that's my Wife... I love shiny new things, and can't help myself!).
I've always wondered what teams do to prevent a guy from leaving the building.
@"Clanzomaelan" said:@"Geoff Nichols" said: First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building. I've seen several articles referencing that. It always seems that they make a pitch to not let the guy leave the building.Is this like attending a time share presentation, with the exception that they are throwing millions of dollars at you? In this instance, the Agent is the person not being swayed by the sales pitch (I freely admit in my family, that's my Wife... I love shiny new things, and can't help myself!).
I've always wondered what teams do to prevent a guy from leaving the building.
ask rick pitino.... :o
@"Clanzomaelan" said:@"Geoff Nichols" said: First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building. I've seen several articles referencing that. It always seems that they make a pitch to not let the guy leave the building.Is this like attending a time share presentation, with the exception that they are throwing millions of dollars at you? In this instance, the Agent is the person not being swayed by the sales pitch (I freely admit in my family, that's my Wife... I love shiny new things, and can't help myself!).
I've always wondered what teams do to prevent a guy from leaving the building.
I mean, anyone can freely leave if they want. But teams will continue to offer them freebies, show them why they're a fit, etc.. The typical FA visit will be a tour of the facilities, stadium, a nice dinner, a night in the cities nicest hotel, and possibly meeting some players on the team with the idea they can help show them how family friendly the organization is, etc..But near the end of the visit its a bit of a staring match. The team typically wants the player but the player/agent can often use the next visit as leverage to get what they want. There are many instances the player gets on a plane and ends up getting off at the agents/teams request after the team caves in to a request etc..
@"Geoff Nichols" said:@"Clanzomaelan" said:@"Geoff Nichols" said: First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building. I've seen several articles referencing that. It always seems that they make a pitch to not let the guy leave the building.Is this like attending a time share presentation, with the exception that they are throwing millions of dollars at you? In this instance, the Agent is the person not being swayed by the sales pitch (I freely admit in my family, that's my Wife... I love shiny new things, and can't help myself!).
I've always wondered what teams do to prevent a guy from leaving the building.
I mean, anyone can freely leave if they want. But teams will continue to offer them freebies, show them why they're a fit, etc.. The typical FA visit will be a tour of the facilities, stadium, a nice dinner, a night in the cities nicest hotel, and possibly meeting some players on the team with the idea they can help show them how family friendly the organization is, etc..But near the end of the visit its a bit of a staring match. The team typically wants the player but the player/agent can often use the next visit as leverage to get what they want. There are many instances the player gets on a plane and ends up getting off at the agents/teams request after the team caves in to a request etc..
That's kinda what I figured. Meaning the team tries to shackle them with niceties, etc.
@"Geoff Nichols" said:@"Clanzomaelan" said:@"Geoff Nichols" said: First visit will be key in this situation. Whoever he agrees to travel to first will have a massive advantage of keeping him from leaving the building. I've seen several articles referencing that. It always seems that they make a pitch to not let the guy leave the building.Is this like attending a time share presentation, with the exception that they are throwing millions of dollars at you? In this instance, the Agent is the person not being swayed by the sales pitch (I freely admit in my family, that's my Wife... I love shiny new things, and can't help myself!).
I've always wondered what teams do to prevent a guy from leaving the building.
I mean, anyone can freely leave if they want. But teams will continue to offer them freebies, show them why they're a fit, etc.. The typical FA visit will be a tour of the facilities, stadium, a nice dinner, a night in the cities nicest hotel, and possibly meeting some players on the team with the idea they can help show them how family friendly the organization is, etc..But near the end of the visit its a bit of a staring match. The team typically wants the player but the player/agent can often use the next visit as leverage to get what they want. There are many instances the player gets on a plane and ends up getting off at the agents/teams request after the team caves in to a request etc..
I certainly hope they do not do that with Cousins. The idiots did that with John Carlson and he flew to Kansas City only to get a ridiculously stupid offer from the Vikings and he never even went to the Chiefs facility.The Vikings gave Carlson a 5 year 25 mil deal with 11 mil guaranteed in 2012.
Meanwhile, the Vikings really needed a LB and Curtis Lofton got a 5 year 27 mil deal from the Saints with 10 mil guaranteed.
The oft injured Carlson only managed to appear 9 games in 2012 catching 8 passes for 43 yards.
Who would have guessed that he stood a good chance to get hurt again.
This is one of the many Spielman's screw ups.
They better just put the best offer they can out there and say take it or leave it.
And tell him if he leaves then they will move on to the next option and will not wait.
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