3 quarterbacks not named Jimmy G the Bucs should consider this offseason

Kirk Cousins

Like Bridgewater, Kirk Cousins isn’t exactly someone who is expected to help a franchise win a Super Bowl, but he may not be a bad choice for a team that is still looking at developing a quarterback and needs someone that could help them remain relevant.

Unlike Bridgewater, Cousins isn’t a free agent. At least not yet. He’s got one more season left on his contract with the Minnesota Vikings and given how productive Cousins has been, the Vikings might want a pretty hefty haul in return for him in a trade if one were to happen.

But assuming the Buccaneers could make it happen without giving up too much of their future and the Vikings are interested in parting ways with him, Cousins is a pretty good option.

Cousins was drafted in 2012 as the backup to Robert Griffin III, but he’s panned out to have a pretty solid career, even if he hasn’t won a championship just yet. Cousins has thrown for 32,593 yards and 223 touchdowns against 91 interceptions in 125 games.

On top of that, Cousins has completed 66.9 percent of his passes throughout his career and has managed to throw for more than 4,000 yards in six of the last seven seasons.

While he hasn’t always been the most beloved quarterback out there and plenty of people have been willing to see their team move on from him, Cousins is a decent candidate to lead a franchise.

Now, with his contract situation and his age, it is worth considering how long the Buccaneers would want to trust the 33-year-old quarterback. He’s experienced and hasn’t missed much time throughout his career. There’s a chance he could be part of an equation for a successful team for the foreseeable future. Surround him with plenty of talent and maybe Cousins finds success in the playoffs for once.

Or, maybe he’s a good option to help keep the Buccaneers successful for a season until they are comfortable trusting Trask with their future.