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NFC East 2017 Offseason Predictions

By Eric Robinson

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) prepares to throw the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) prepares to throw the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) before warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) before warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Redskins 

Prediction: QB Kirk Cousins will receive a long-term deal 

Hear me out first.

Despite the team running into mediocrity at 8-7-1, Cousins had a good season overall. The soon-to-be-29 year old QB tossed for 4,917 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Also, Cousins played the entire 2016 season with a heavy franchise tag worth $19.9 million dollars. He has also publicly stated that he will play the 2017 season with another tag. This one will be approximately $24 million.

While it is a possibility that Washington could franchise tag Cousins, I think the long-term deal will occur. How?

Three teams within the top ten of overall salary cap face quarterback questions this offseason: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears. One of those three teams will likely toss a nice shiny offer sheet to Cousins, which will be matched by Washington. The Redskins will have a nice pile of cash to play with this offseason (estimated $64 million) and will lock down their quarterback of the future.

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