The Ryen Russillo Podcast Cousins to Atlanta, Saquon and the RB Market, Fields’s Future, and More on NFL Free Agency With Kevin Clark
Mar 12, 2024
Russillo and Kevin Clark tackle NFL free agency, Kirk Cousins to Atlanta, RB market trends, and more. Plus, a fun Alliance Parlay and insightful Life Advice segment with Ceruti and Kyle!
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Why Atlanta's Cousins Move Makes Sense
- Kirk Cousins' Atlanta deal is structured to be effectively a 2-3 year commitment with heavy early guarantees and roster bonuses that shift long-term risk to later cap years.
- Teams will accept older or injured QBs if it stabilizes development around recent high draft picks like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts.
Running Back Market: Short Money, Big Headlines
- The initial flurry of running back signings masks a declining long-term market because guarantees remain low relative to cap growth and teams avoid long-term RB commitments.
- Agents and RBs are cashing in short-term rather than reversing the positional devaluation across NFL rosters.
Why Coaches Love On-Script QBs
- Coaches value quarterbacks who deliver on-script, quick, rhythm throws; that skillset explains why offensive coaches favor Kirk Cousins' profile.
- Cousins' accuracy and timing in 2.5–4.0 second windows make him a trusted target for play-action and timing-heavy schemes.