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The case of Kirk Cousins and Michael Pennix serves as an example of this chaos. Cousins’ large contract coupled with the subsequent drafting of Pennix—who was expected to develop behind him—set the stage for tension. When organizations both pay and replace a quarterback swiftly, they invite internal discord and undermine the trust necessary for optimal performance. The consensus was that ownership, GM, and head coaches bear significant responsibility for facilitating or exacerbating this instability.