Kirk Cousins Has Made the Vikings Look Genius

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There was a time when the Minnesota Vikings thought-about bringing again Kirk Cousins. That most likely ended when his desired contract eclipsed loopy territory. Fortunately for them, the Atlanta Falcons bit the bullet, and now they’re prepared to tug the set off on sitting him down and sending him out.

Kirk Cousins Has Made the Vikings Look Genius

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Cousins couldn’t have cherished Michael Penix Jr. being the end result of a draft decide higher suited to assist him succeed. For Atlanta, although, it’s onerous to not see the rookie as an possibility able to filling the small sneakers that Cousins has put in entrance of him.

Over his final 5 video games, Cousins has thrown 9 interceptions whereas producing only a single landing move. His 16 complete interceptions lead the league, and it has taken him 14 video games to throw the identical quantity of touchdowns (18) that he did final yr in simply eight. To place it bluntly, issues have been disastrous.

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Minnesota averted this actuality as nicely. They opted for a bridge quarterback in Sam Darnold. They leaned into Kevin O’Connell as a superb coach and believed of their infrastructure’s capability to provide with whoever was beneath middle. In fact, as their 12-2 file proves, they have been proper.

The Falcons haven’t fully closed the door on Cousins persevering with to play for them. They need to, although. Barely in a position to finest former Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder, there’s nothing else that the Falcons needs to be ready to see. They’re watching the playoffs slowly slip from their grasp, and it’s their quarterback that’s tying an anchor to a sinking ship.

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It’s unlucky that that is how the Cousins saga seems to be like it can finish. He’s a terrific man who is simple to root for as a human being. He has at all times been out for the cash, although, and he has grabbed loads of it. Nonetheless, he’ll grow to be a forgotten footnote within the league and has executed nothing to cement any legacy.

Ted Schwerzler is a blogger from the Twin Cities that’s centered on all issues Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He’s lively on Twitter and writes day by day for Minnesota Sports activities Fan. As a former faculty athlete and avid sports activities fan, protecting our professional groups with a ardour has at all times appeared like such a pure outlet.