After years of self-criticism, Kirk Cousins is trying to chill out
1 year, 4 months ago

After years of self-criticism, Kirk Cousins is trying to chill out

New York Times  

The teacher placed the graded quiz on the desk face down. “If you don’t want Kirk as your quarterback, you better cut him.” Washington didn’t cut him, but Cousins didn’t immediately thrive under new head coach Jay Gruden, either. “He felt horrible when he threw an interception,” Johnson said, “like he was letting everyone down.” After Cousins left Brown’s office during his rookie season, Brown would marvel at the young quarterback’s will to improve. “But wouldn’t even return the phone call.” Instead, Cousins played out the 2017 season under a second franchise tag, which all but assured he would enter the 2018 offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Some are retired quarterbacks, others are successful folks in the business world — “It’s pretty cool that people respond just because you’re an NFL quarterback,” Cousins said.

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Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis
3 weeks ago

Don’t write off Kirk Cousins just yet despite his benching: Analysis

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. There’s no sugarcoating the way Cousins played over the past five games. That prompted Falcons coach Raheem Morris to make the bold decision to bench Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in the middle of a playoff chase. “That guy has carried us,” Morris said after Cousins threw four picks in a …

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions
1 month ago

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — When his last pass of the game sailed over the head of tight end Kyle Pitts and landed harmlessly in the back of the end zone, all Kirk Cousins could do was shake his head and begin the slow walk to the sideline. “I’d love to be playing with a lot more production,” said Cousins, who lingered on …

Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
1 month ago

Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — This is going as expected. Vikings players and coaches are being asked about Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and their responses all sound the same. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called him a “great quarterback.” Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is looking forward to chatting with Cousins before or after Sunday’s game. After the game, O’Neill, whose NFL career …

Kirk Cousins' Comeback in Atlanta: A Turning Point for the Falcons
2 months ago

Kirk Cousins' Comeback in Atlanta: A Turning Point for the Falcons

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins leads a massive turnaround in Atlanta, now he’s got to finish strong. The Falcons (6-3) have a firm grasp on first place in the NFC South, putting them in a strong position to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. Cousins is a big reason for the renaissance, showing he was very much worth …

Kirk Cousins puts Falcons in NFC South driver’s seat, but they have work to do
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirk Cousins puts Falcons in NFC South driver’s seat, but they have work to do

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has been telling his team for weeks he wanted it to “Outrun the South.” Watching Kirk Cousins scoot down the field for 13 yards in the fourth quarter against Tampa Bay on Sunday is not how he imagined it happening, but he’ll take it. Cousins continued to show off his fancy feet …

Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons’ shocker in Philly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million QB leading Falcons’ shocker in Philly

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With a year of high hopes on the cusp of a 0-2 start, Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons suddenly found their mojo. “We go around saying it all the time, but when players actually go out and execute it and do it, it’s something that just creates this energy for those guys to be able to get …

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kirk Cousins looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Kirk Cousins has a single playoff victory in his long career. “When the owner, general manager, head coach and quarterback are on the same page, that’s when you really have a chance to go win a Super Bowl,” Cousins said at the team’s suburban training facility. That’s exciting for me and why I’m thrilled to be …

How to sum up Kirk Cousins’ six prolific seasons in Minnesota? It’s complicated
10 months ago

How to sum up Kirk Cousins’ six prolific seasons in Minnesota? It’s complicated

New York Times  

After a victory, most postgame locker rooms are raging. GO DEEPER Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers A similar sentiment exists now among key locker room figures in the aftermath of Monday’s news. Cousins, a free agent who since 2018 has been the Vikings’ starter, informed the team that he would be leaving to …

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins undergoes surgery on torn Achilles after speaking with Aaron Rodgers as he battles back from the same injury: 'Grateful for your prayers... one day at a time'
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins undergoes surgery on torn Achilles after speaking with Aaron Rodgers as he battles back from the same injury: 'Grateful for your prayers... one day at a time'

Daily Mail  

Aaron Rodgers was struck by the same injury in his debut for the New York Jets Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins underwent successful surgery on his Achilles tendon on Wednesday, a couple of days after speaking with fellow injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers about his ordeal. Cousins was treated by Dr. Chris Coetzee, a local Minnesota doctor, after suffering a torn …

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — They knew. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game the team is “fearing an Achilles injury.” Meanwhile, a league source told The Athletic’s Dianna Russini that the Vikings believe Cousins tore his Achilles tendon. GO DEEPER Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tears Achilles “I’m thinking of Kirk,” O’Connell said. Before Netflix’s “Quarterback” aired, a lot of …

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins dazzles in prime time in statement MNF win over 49ers
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins dazzles in prime time in statement MNF win over 49ers

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Nine years ago, almost to the day, Kirk Cousins was benched at halftime of a football game. Tyler Polumbus, one of Cousins’ former teammates, said recently that two weeks after the benching, he and Cousins were seated on a cold, aluminum bench at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis before a game. GO DEEPER Cousins, Addison guide Vikings to …

Kirk Cousins is determined to maintain his durability as his future with the Vikings remains unclear
1 year, 4 months ago

Kirk Cousins is determined to maintain his durability as his future with the Vikings remains unclear

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — When Kirk Cousins takes the first snap for the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener, he’ll move into third place on the franchise’s all-time list for games started by a quarterback. “Shame on me if there was more out there to get and I didn’t do all I could,” Cousins said earlier this summer. “You can’t prevent …

‘Quarterback’: What I learned about Kirk Cousins and the Vikings from the series
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Quarterback’: What I learned about Kirk Cousins and the Vikings from the series

New York Times  

You got to see Kirk Cousins in snowy Minnesota, in his black Ford truck and inside a run-of-the-mill hotel room. “Don’t get frustrated.” Cousins took off his helmet and said simply: “Oh, I’m getting frustrated.” This scene showed up in Episode 6 just before O’Connell recalled his thoughts on the situation. In Episode 1, during the Week 1 game against …

Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’: What we learned about QB life in the NFL
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’: What we learned about QB life in the NFL

New York Times  

You wouldn’t have expected Netflix’s new NFL-centric docuseries to feature Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins quoting Margaret Thatcher in the first episode, but there it is nonetheless. GO DEEPER Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes reiterates priorities: ‘Legacy and winning rings’ over money On Wednesday, I binge-watched all eight episodes of “Quarterback,” each of which ranges from 43 to 56 minutes. Episode 5 …

Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins
2 years, 2 months ago

Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — After the Minnesota Vikings hired a head coach with a player-first approach and a quarterback-friendly background, while keeping the entire starting offense intact, the 2022 season was shaping up well for Kirk Cousins. Cousins said Wednesday he never expected the attention — which goes back to Minnesota’s win over New Orleans in London on Oct. 2, the …

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim
2 years, 3 months ago

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The sideline told the story in the Minnesota Vikings’ victory Sunday over Green Bay. When Cousins was asked about the exchange after Minnesota’s 23-7 victory, he thought back to Jefferson’s first career touchdown, a 71-yard catch and run against Tennessee in Week 3 of the 2020 season. It was the breakout game for the rookie — seven catches, …

‘Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — When his assumed replacement was drafted this spring, Kirk Cousins found himself facing a likely end date for his time with the Minnesota Vikings. If you play smart, you don’t try to be a hero and get hit all the time but you step out of bounds and you get rid of the football and you get …

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles
4 years, 1 month ago

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins remembers signing to play for Michigan State, then finding out a few weeks later some prospect from football-obsessed Texas was joining the Spartans as part of Mark Dantonio’s first recruiting class. “Kirk’s always been a really talented player, even then at Michigan State,” Foles said. We were only there a year together, but not surprised at …

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