Every year, we do this same old song and dance with the quarterback position. Why is that? It’s twofold.
- Kirk Cousins performance is never quite good enough
- His contract makes it difficult to maneuver the salary cap
It’s not solely about the fact that Cousins makes a large amount of money, it’s also about the flexibility that having a large contract allows. Cousins has never been willing to sign a long-term deal.
On Sunday night right after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 38-35, the discussion came up about whether it’s the right strategy to build your team around a rookie quarterback’s salary.
didn't realize how insecure folks get about the "win a SB w/QB on a rookie deal"
4 of the last 5 SB losers have employed a QB on a rookie deal. 8 of the last 9 SB winners have employed a QB not on a rookie deal
if ya want to get there and lose — keep bangin the drum, I guess
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) February 13, 2023
The stat itself doesn’t provide any real context. In fact, it completely lacks any context. Let’s dive in and find said context. Is it the best strategy?