The biggest question facing the Washington Redskins heading into the offseason is surrounding the future of Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins' future.

Cousins is set to possibly become a free agent for the third straight year after completing his second season under the franchise tag without a long-term contract in place. This has also put at the forefront his desire to remain with the organization.

According to Scott Allen of the Washington Post, Cousins put to rest the premise the idea that he doesn't want to stay long-term with the franchise.

“That has been the question, right?” Cousins said. “That’s what we talked about last summer in July. The short answer is yes. I just feel that it’s been a very positive six years. Obviously, we don’t have Super Bowl rings to show for it, we don’t have playoff wins, but it’s a privilege to play here. I’ve felt that for all six seasons. I’d be foolish to say I don’t want to be here. It is truly a dream come true and a privilege to be here. Now obviously, it’s not that simple or that easy, and we have time to figure all that out, and work through all the circumstances that have to take place to feel really good about that, but I do feel the short answer is yes and let’s work through it.”

At the time, Cousins also stated that he doesn't expect to work out a new long-term deal before the deadline to use the franchise tag on him for a third straight year. If the Redskins wanted to use the designation once it again it would require them to commit more than $30 million in salary next season to the 29-year-old.

Cousins could have a plethora of options at his disposal with several teams such as the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Jets all in the market at this point for a quarterback. This could foreseeably drive up the asking price for the Redskins to match in a lucrative contract offer. Ultimately, this is still a fluid situation that should receive much clarity in the coming months.