Villain The Foe Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000528646/article/jets-inquired-about-trading-for-redskins-kirk-cousins Following Geno Smith's infamous broken-jaw incident on Aug. 7, the New York Jets took the temperature of potential quarterbacks available for trade. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday on NFL Network's GameDay Morning that one inquiry made while covering their basis was regarding the availability of Kirk Cousins, who at the time backed up Robert Griffin III in Washington. Play NFL Fantasy Football! "The Jets did not know how long Geno Smith would be out and they did their due diligence, calling all around the league," said Rapoport. "...The most interesting team they called was theWashington Redskins. I am told the Jets inquired about trading for now-starter Kirk Cousins. The Redskins would not consider it, wouldn't even talk about it. It just wasn't clear why, because at that point RGIII was the starter. But make no mistake, the Redskinsknew what they had in Kirk Cousins. They would not trade him and they believe he's a big part of their future." It's standard procedure for teams to test the waters on potential trade options when a important piece -- like a starting quarterback -- goes down with injury. The Jets wouldn't have likely offered much for a quarterback with question marks like Cousins. Gang Green will ride Ryan Fitzpatrick to open the season and Smith could have a chance to win the job back when he returns -- likely after missing about four games. The Redskins' stance has seemingly always been to hang onto Cousins, a former fourth-round pick, in case RGIII got injured again. Washington's rebuffing of the Jets inquiry isn't a shock, especially now that he's been named the starter. Perhaps now that Griffin is permanently relegated to the No. 3 role, maybe the Jets could consider giving Washington a ring about a different quarterback. From my understanding, they did not try to trade for Mike Glennon. Bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thshadow Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000528646/article/jets-inquired-about-trading-for-redskins-kirk-cousins From my understanding, they did not try to trade for Mike Glennon. Bastards! If your understanding is just from this story, I'd disagree. They said " they did their due diligence, calling all around the league." To me, that means they made many calls, and it's quite likely they asked about Glennon. Though really it's no evidence either way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 wait good, young, cheap back up QB's aren't readily available for trade ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 If your understanding is just from this story, I'd disagree. They said " they did their due diligence, calling all around the league." To me, that means they made many calls, and it's quite likely they asked about Glennon. Though really it's no evidence either way... The fact that it wasnt made into a story like this makes me feel that they didnt, cuz you know Glennon is important enough to have such a story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 We have a very smart front office. QB is a weak position even before Geno getting smacked, they are always looking to improve it seems. What a breath of fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 wait good, young, cheap back up QB's aren't readily available for trade ? When you have bad, young, expensive starting QB's that end up being the 3rd stringer before week 1...I can see why. Show me another situation like that in the league though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funaz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Shows mcgags knows what she's has in Geno. Sent from my Venue 8 7840 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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