The Bill Simmons Podcast The Cousins Placebo, McCaffrey 2.0, NYJ-DC Optimism, and the Brady-Belichick Era With Sheil Kapadia and Julian Edelman
Mar 13, 2024
NFL free agency moves, Kirk Cousins's big deal, AFC East speculation, Julian Edelman on post-retirement football, Belichick stories, Brady connection, favorite QBs and WRs, new Patriots HC, defensive strategies, strategic drafting, various QB evaluations
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Why Cousins Got Big Money
- Kirk Cousins' market value rose despite age and injury because owners prioritized competence and entertainment over upside.
- That signing raises the Falcons' floor but doesn't meaningfully change their ceiling against top NFC teams.
Wilson Move Lowers Risk Not Ceiling
- Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh is a very low-risk, low-reward move since Denver covers salary and it raises the QB floor only slightly.
- The Steelers still lack an upside QB and will likely remain limited until they invest in a long-term solution.
Quarterback Choice Can Trap Talent
- Sam Darnold to the Vikings feels puzzling because they have strong weapons and it still hinges on QB quality.
- A middling quarterback can trap elite skill players and limit a team's ceiling for years.