The Falcons were the clear favourites to sign Kirk Cousins in free agency last week, but rumours began to circulate over the weekend.
Kirk Cousins was expected to return to Minnesota, and this story suggests that a contract extension before free agency was a possibility. Cousins will now experiment with free agency while the tampering period is open.
But it doesn’t mean the Falcons should be considered favourites; in fact, according to a Vikings source who spoke with Jeremy Fowler, it might not be a 50/50 scenario. According to Adam Schefter this morning, it appears Atlanta is on the outside looking in, and it would take a big offer to for Kirk Cousins to leave Minnesota.
Adam Schefter recently stated (get up) about Kirk Cousins: “Atlanta
The veteran has signed one fully guaranteed contract after another. Before entering his latter years of play, Cousins suffered a serious injury similar to an Achilles tear, thus it would be foolish of him to take anything less than a contract with complete guarantees.
It’s possible that Cousins and his legal team are using the Falcons as leverage. Although the Vikings would be reluctant to grant him his wish, Minnesota might only need to be persuaded once Atlanta opens their wallet.
The story of Kirk Cousins, the Vikings, and the Falcons should come to an end soon because the window for legal tampering is still open. Atlanta should ultimately emerge victorious, hopefully. Pay attention.
