They should be offering Cousins up in trade rather than wasting yearly maxes that doesn't help their cap situation.
IF they were close on contract negotiations they would sign him to a big deal that was more cap friendly than the franchise tag.
This way they run the risk of losing him for nothing.
They lose any leverage they have after this year having to pay him 144% of his previous salary.
Skins, Rams? No bueno'
Best,
Laram
