Kirk Cousins’ value will now be set by the tag

In four years with Washington, quarterback Robert Griffin III made a total of $21.1 million. In 2016, quarterback Kirk Cousins will make $19.95 million. Cousins, the recipient of the team’s non-exclusive franchise tag, will receive that full salary, guaranteed, simply by accepting the tender. Like all players, Cousins would prefer a long-term deal. But he…