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One month to go in Redskins-Kirk Cousins contract negotiations

By Ian Cummings

Jun 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Today, June 15th, is the one month-to-go mark in the Redskins’ contract negotiations with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Word on the street is that contract talks between the Washington brass and Kirk Cousins are improving. But they’ll have to pick up the pace if they want that sentiment to amount to anything in 2017. The July 15th deadline looms one month from now, and if no agreement is met before then, there may never be one at all.

There’s speculation that the Redskins are waiting for the Derek Carr situation to unfold before they decide Cousins’ comparative value. There’s no questioning that Cousins has the potential to be one of the best in the league. But the Redskins have yet to lock him up, instead franchise tagging him for two consecutive seasons.

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There have reportedly been multiple contract offers, but nothing has been agreed on. After making a guaranteed $44 million in the past two seasons, his continued service won’t come cheap. The Redskins have no one but themselves to blame for the situation they’re in. However, a winning quarterback is priceless, and there’s reason to believe that Kirk Cousins is a great one.

With the recent reshuffling of the Redskins’ front office, Eric Schaffer will likely play a bigger role in negotiations with the Pro Bowl quarterback. He’s the resident expert on the matter, and his increased influence could prove valuable as the deadline creeps closer and closer.

The checkered flag is in sight. But the Redskins are no lock to emerge as winners. If they sign Cousins, then they risk impeding their financial flexibility if Cousins fails to live up to his contract. If they don’t sign Cousins, then they’ll more than likely lose their franchise quarterback on the open market next year.

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It hasn’t been a very favorable situation for the Redskins. Hopefully, if both sides continue to make strides, a favorable ending can be achieved.

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