- When the Washington Redskins traded for quarterback Alex Smith, most assumed Kirk Cousins would become the rare true free agent quarterback in his prime.
- But a new report says the Redskins are weighing the possibility of using the franchise tag on Cousins and then trading him.
- If the Redskins do franchise Cousins, the two sides could end up in a “game of chicken” as Cousins could make life difficult for the Redskins.
When the Washington Redskins traded for quarterback Alex Smith, most assumed Kirk Cousins would become the rarest of NFL commodities — a top quarterback who was a true free agent in his prime.
Not so fast.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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