10 Bold Off-Season Predictions

Hi, today I am going to be making predictions to some of the burning questions of the off-season. Here it is:

Kirk Cousins signs mega deal with Minnesota:
After all the drama over the last few years with Kirk Cousins, it finally ends when Kirk Cousins signs a deal to become the high paid player in NFL history with the Vikings. The Vikings have 3 starting quality QBs hitting free agency this year but they go for Kirk Cousins instead. Cousins has hinted he is drawn to Minnesota and it would be a great fit. The Vikings are in win now mode and Cousins could be the final piece to a Super Bowl appearance.

Nick Foles gets traded to Arizona:
New coach Steve Wilks makes his first move by trading for reigning Super Bowl MVP QB Nick Foles. The Cardinals are not known for making big moves in the QB position and with Carson Palmer retiring, the Cards just aren't quite ready to draft a QB early. The Cards give up a second round pick and a low value player to the Eagles for breakout QB Nick Foles. Foles was bound to be the backup in Philly this next year and coach Doug Pederson is willing to give Nick Foles a great opportunity for a good value for his own team. Foles starts the whole year before Arizona decides if he is their future or if its finally time to draft a QB.

Le'Veon Bell stays in Pittsburgh after Steelers sign him to huge deal hours before free agency opens:
Steelers star RB Le'Veon Bell wants a long term deal and the Steelers for whatever reason aren't ready to give him it. The star RB will hit free agency if the Steelers don't sign him. Bell is willing to leave and get a long term deal if the Steelers aren't willing but hours before the free agency market opens, the Steelers give in and lock Bell up on a long term deal.

Cleveland FINALLY signs Bengals QB AJ McCarron but draft a QB at no. 1 anyway:
After the Browns got a deal to go through with the Bengals for backup QB AJ McCarron, it didn't go through because they failed to notify the NFL before the trade deadline was up. This off-season, they finally sign him to a short term, 1 to 2 year deal and have him their week 1 starter. Even though they get McCarron, they still draft a QB at no. 1. More specifically, Josh Allen who they develop and eventually he comes in midway through the season to replace McCarron who is underperforming.

Drew Brees re-ups with the Saints:
After a great season which ended just short of the NFC Championship, the Saints give aging QB Drew Brees a 1 year deal that is 20+ million dollars. The Saints have almost the same team going into next season and make it to the Super Bowl and defeat the Patriots. Brees rides off into the sunset a Super Bowl champ and retires. #boldpredictions

Colin Kapernick Signs with the Raiders:
After a season not playing on any team, Jon Gruden makes a bold move and gets controversial QB Colin Kapernick to come play backup QB for the Raiders. Kapernick ends up playing at least 1 game this season due to a minor injury on Derek Carr. Jon Gruden keeps Kapernick for more than 1 year. Kapernick is back to football.

Marshawn Lynch, Tyrod Taylor, Doug Martin, DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, and Michael Crabtree are among big names offensive players who will be cut:
All of these players on the list are either aging or not liked by their teams. Marshawn Lynch will either be cut or retire after a lackluster season. There is a chance Lynch signs back with Seattle after being cut. Tyrod Taylor will be cut after a disappointing season with Buffalo. Doug Martin will be cut and will likely be out of the game within a month after 2 bad seasons in Tampa. DeMarco Murray gets cut but will sign on a small deal with an RB needy team. Dez Bryant will join a playoff contender on a 2 year deal after underperforming in Dallas. Michael Crabtree will be cut for cap purposes.

Michael Bennett, Aquib Talib, Clay Matthews, Muhammed Wilkerson, Tamba Hali, and Derrick Johnson will be among big name defenders who will be cut:
Michael Bennett is still a stud but Seattle is trying to get younger will cut him for cap reasons. A team like New England will snatch him up. Aquib Talib will be cut for cap purposes and will join a contender. Clay Matthews will be cut after bad play and cap purposes by Green Bay. Mo Wilkerson will be cut but a team like Seattle will sign him to try and eek his good years out of him. Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson are 2 former stars in KC who will be cut for cap reasons as KC will be getting younger on D.

Adrian Peterson Finally Hangs up his Cleats:
After many amazing years in the NFL, AP decides to retire. He gets cut and then signs a 1 day contract with the Vikings so he can retire a Viking. Over his many seasons, AP played for the Vikings, Saints, and Cardinals. He played for both the Saints and Cardinals last season. AP is a first ballot hall of famer when its time for him to be inducted.

Seattle Loses out on 2 of their stars but drafts a kicker:
The Seahawks have star TE Jimmy Graham and star DT Sheldon Richardson both hitting free agents. Both of them go to other teams. Jimmy Graham goes back to his former team in New Orleans where the Saints offense gets EVEN better with him. Sheldon Richardson finds a team willing to pay him serious money. Seattle makes sure Blair Walsh does NOT come back next year as they easily let him walk and are the first team in this years draft to select a kicker.

Thanks for reading, I hope you liked my bold predictions.

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