The Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins have reportedly agreed to a 3-year deal worth $84 million, fully guaranteed. Of course, some of the main concerns associated with a contract of this magnitude are geared toward the impact on the cap space and whether you’re able to retain key players, let alone sign additional quality free agents.
Much like the Seattle Seahawks, once you pay big for a franchise quarterback there will eventually be a residual effect. You will indeed lose some players going for their second contract.
While this may seem frustrating to Vikings fans, the fact is, based on the quarterback market combined with supply and demand, overpaying for what you perceive to be a franchise quarterback is part of the game.