The Facts: Jay Gruden sounds like he might be ready to again coach Cousins on a one-year contract, whether he likes it or not. "Whatever happens, happens. We're going to coach whoever is in the building, and if we get (Cousins) for a one-year, it's a one year," Gruden said. "We'll do the best we can with it."

Diehards Line:At this point, Gruden knows the problems of coaching a quarterback on a one-year contract, as the Redskins have deployed the franchise tag on Cousins the past two seasons. Should Washington again look to tag Cousins, the price tag jumps to a wild $34 million for the 2018 season. Keep in mind, however, the NFL salary cap might outpace projections and creep all the way to $180 million, driving down the percentage of cap occupied by Cousins. Both Cousins and Gruden have talked about wanting long-term clarity, and while it's hard to say if the one-year deals impact on-field play, they take a toll on offseason planning. Regardless, Gruden moved quick to clear up any confusion about his relationship with Cousins. Asked directly if there was tension with Cousins, Gruden said, " No. I'm tired of the questions about the one-year deal." Of course, there's a solution to that. We'll see if the Redskins and Cousins can get there.