Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to become the biggest name on the market this offseason. Needless to say, he will have a bevy of potential suitors to choose from moving forward.
That said, there have already been several teams that have established themselves as the early frontrunners. In an attempt to gauge what Cousins might be looking for, ESPN broke down each team's pitch for the offseason.
According to ESPN NFL Insider Mike Sando, the soon-to-be free agent will ultimately choose the Jacksonville Jaguars as his next destination:
Jacksonville, it is. There's a great young defense in place, a workhorse running back, and strong leadership from the top in Tom Coughlin. This is a great situation for any quarterback.
Aside from the obvious appeal of playing for a franchise like the Jaguars, they also have the potential to clear enough cap space to sign Cousins. However, after garnering $40 million in Washington that past two seasons, money may hardly be a determining factor for him moving forward.
The Jaguars boast not only the most formidable defense in the NFL but also one of its most potent rushing attacks. Playing in Jacksonville would provide Cousins with both good field position and a balanced attack on offense.
Although the team was pleased with quarterback Blake Bortles' performance last season, there is no doubt that Cousins is a much more efficient passer at this point in their respective careers. That said, nothing is set in stone and the Jaguars will face stiff competition in acquiring his services.
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