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Cousins extension talks reportedly 'really positive'

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Reed #86 (not pictured) against the the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on October 2, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

  • According to the Washington Post, Washington QB Kirk Cousins told reporters Wednesday that extension talks with the team have been “really positive.” Cousins said “I’m not in a hurry, they’re not in a hurry, so we’ll see how things go.”
  • If Cousins and Washington can’t agree on a long-term deal by the July 15 deadline, Cousins will play the 2018 season under the franchise tag for the second straight year, earning just under $24 million fully guaranteed.
  • Over the last two seasons Cousins has been one of the most productive QBs in the NFL. In 2015, Cousins earned a PFF overall grade of 81.5, which ranked 15th, and he cracked the top 10 last season, ranking eighth with an overall PFF grade of 85.9.
  • A big reason for this is Cousins accuracy, as he ranked eighth last season with an adjusted completion percentage of 76.7 after ranking second in 2015 with a 78.5.

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