Cousins will still land big contract

Lapses in finale not likely to curtail market for QB.

Kirk Cousins cost himself millions with his final interception.

The Redskins weren’t willing to give Cousins a multiyear deal last offseason after he led them to an NFC East title. Surely, they won’t do it now after he threw two second-half picks in a loss to the Giants that ended Washington’s season.

Cousins made nearly $20 million in 2016 under the franchise tag and the Redskins could tag him again, for about $24 million. Or, they could let him walk as a free agent.

The only certainty is this: That interception in the final 90 seconds of last week’s game will haunt Cousins at the negotiating table.

That’s the public perception. Reality says otherwise.

Cousins threw for 4,917 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Brock Osweiler got $72 million ($37 million guaranteed) for doing far less in fewer games last year.

Cousins will do just fine if the Redskins don’t want him, because several teams need a proven QB. If the Redskins only want to franchise him, $24 million isn’t chump change.

Koetter may give up play-calling duties

It was a startling admission, and maybe he was just thinking out loud. But after watching his offense take a few steps backward this season, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said last week he is contemplating giving up play-calling duties so he can spend more time on other obligations.

“I’m contemplating, ‘How does our team get better in all areas?’ ” Koetter said. “And when we look at everything, is there someone out there who can do a better job to help us than me calling the plays? Then that’s something we have to take a look at.”

If you remember, it was because Koetter did such a good job calling plays for Jameis Winston in 2015 that the Bucs promoted him from offensive coordinator, firing Lovie Smith in the process. The thinking was to keep the continuity for Winston rather than hamper his progress by having him learn a new system.

Can’t unsee that

Forbes has named Scarlett Johansson the top grossing star of 2016. Only because cameras weren’t there to catch Vince Wilfork’s towel fall off in the sauna.

Celebrity guest

At 38, Adam Gase is the youngest coach in the NFL. That means Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Warfield was before his time, but the Dolphins coach was still tickled to meet the former Dolphins receiver when Warfield visited a recent practice.

Nat Moore, the team’s alumni relations executive, provides Gase with background on former players.

“He educates me about so many things that have happened in the past,” Gase said. “He introduced me to Larry Csonka, and I remember seeing a lot of those NFL Films things growing up. It has been great to meet these guys and see how much passion they have for the organization. It’s pretty cool to see those guys still pay attention to what we’re doing. They want us to win.”