Breaking: Kirk Cousins Comes to Cleveland! Browns Land Perfect Stopgap Quarterback
It is as clear as day that the Cleveland Browns have a quarterback problem and there are not many adequate options available to them at a friendly cost. Well, at least there were not any until recently.
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix Jr. in what is a last-ditch attempt to qualify for the playoffs. With most expecting Cousins’ time in Atlanta to come to an end, Cleveland could swoop in and bring in a stopgap option until they are able to find their quarterback of the future.
The price is right for Cleveland
If the Falcons were to release Cousins after June 1st, they would still be on the hook for $65 million. As a free agent, Cousins would not seek out the highest bidder for his services but rather look to catch on with a team he feels gives himself the best chance to win and sign for the veteran’s minimum.
If this sounds familiar (it should), it is because the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently reaping the rewards of another team paying their quarterback. Russell Wilson signed a big money deal with the Denver Broncos, flopped, and then found a new home in Pittsburgh, where he is back to playing at a high level.
It would be wise for the Browns to follow this exact template with Cousins, giving them the financial flexibility they need with the current state of their team payroll.
In case anyone forgot, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski came to Cleveland after being part of the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff from 2006 until 2019, the final two years coinciding with Cousins’ time with the team.
