Kirk Cousins says he 'would NOT' turn down an opportunity to play with Bill Belichick as quarterback teases possible Vikings exit: 'I have great respect for him'
1 year, 2 months ago

Kirk Cousins says he 'would NOT' turn down an opportunity to play with Bill Belichick as quarterback teases possible Vikings exit: 'I have great respect for him'

Daily Mail  

Kirk Cousins' time with the Vikings could be up, and if the quarterback does depart Minnesota there's one legendary coach he'd apparently love to play for. Cousins, 35, will be a free agent at the end of the season, and was recently asked about playing for Bill Belichick - who parted ways with the Patriots after 24 seasons and is reportedly set for a second interview with the Falcons this weekend. Kirk Cousins will become a free agent at the end of the season and could depart Minnesota Bill Belichick, seen before Super Bowl LI, is interviewing with the Atlanta Falcons I talked to Kirk Cousins this week and he shared his thoughts on Bill Belichick: “… you know he is usually going to break the mold and do something different, and that's probably what has made him a great coach." I asked Cousins if he would ever play for Belichick… pic.twitter.com/HRNBpfHEKn — Isabel Gonzalez January 18, 2024 Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in October after the injury that 'every option is still available with Kirk.'

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What’s next for Kirk Cousins? How the Falcons could move on and where the QB would fit best
3 months, 1 week ago

What’s next for Kirk Cousins? How the Falcons could move on and where the QB would fit best

New York Times  

Kirk Cousins appeared to be back in peak form as the NFL calendar turned to October. Aaron Rodgers said he thinks Kirk Cousins will be better next year since he’ll be further away from his Achilles injury and feels he has a lot of good years left in him. Whatever the case, Cousins’ relationship with Stefanski could help him trust …

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC

Associated Press  

Minutes after the University of North Carolina announced it had hired Bill Belichick as its next head football coach, the Tar Heels’ Instagram account posted a photo of the legendary NFL coach — at no more than 3 years old — sitting in the UNC bleachers. “I think he’s going to do good,” said Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne, who played …

Here’s why North Carolina is going to regret hiring Bill Belichick
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why North Carolina is going to regret hiring Bill Belichick

New York Times  

You managed to hire someone completely unqualified to be your next football coach. GO DEEPER Bill Belichick agrees to deal to become UNC football head coach I realize I may get excommunicated from the football world for daring to question the merits of a six-time Super Bowl champion coach. • And Coach X is 72 years old, just one year …

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Falcons’ problems go beyond Kirk Cousins as they lose fourth in a row, division lead
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons’ problems go beyond Kirk Cousins as they lose fourth in a row, division lead

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — It was tempting Sunday, especially in this building against this team, to say the Atlanta Falcons have a Kirk Cousins Problem, but that’s inaccurate. “Ain’t nobody coming to save us,” Falcons safety Jessie Bates III said. “Hasn’t been our best suit all year long,” said wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who had six catches for a career-high 142 yards. …

Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
3 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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 looks to build his postseason legacy with the Falcons
1 year 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 …

Kirk Cousins’ departure shifts Vikings’ team-building plan into new phase
1 year ago

Kirk Cousins’ departure shifts Vikings’ team-building plan into new phase

New York Times  

Last spring, the NFC coaches filled a ballroom inside the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. “If you are building a roster around one of those quarterbacks,” O’Connell said, “a quarterback who is resetting the market, as we’ve seen some of these guys do coming out of their rookie first four years, you’re probably in a good position.” O’Connell did not invoke the …

NFL Mock Draft: How will Kirk Cousins’ signing with Falcons impact top 11 picks?
1 year ago

NFL Mock Draft: How will Kirk Cousins’ signing with Falcons impact top 11 picks?

New York Times  

Our final pre-free-agency NFL Mock Draft dropped Monday morning. With the Falcons and Cousins’ former team, the Minnesota Vikings, at the heart of plenty of quarterback draft conversations, how might that move affect the top of Round 1 in April? 11 spot — could play out: The Falcons’ addition of Cousins means Chicago will have to find someone else who …

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market
1 year ago

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal can’t be signed until Wednesday …

Kirk Cousins 'WILL hit free agency' with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback 'set to begin discussions with the Atlanta Falcons as soon as the tampering window opens'
1 year ago

Kirk Cousins 'WILL hit free agency' with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback 'set to begin discussions with the Atlanta Falcons as soon as the tampering window opens'

Daily Mail  

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will reportedly enter free agency and begin 'discussions' with the Atlanta Falcons at 12 p.m., when the legal tampering window opens. The Falcons have been linked with acquiring Bears quarterback Justin Fields for months as the Bears hold the No 1 pick in next month's NFL Draft and could select former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb …

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

Kirk Cousins to Falcons? Sam Howell to Broncos? QB predictions for every NFL team
1 year ago

Kirk Cousins to Falcons? Sam Howell to Broncos? QB predictions for every NFL team

New York Times  

The quarterback carousel is spinning. Locked in, nothing to see here Safe, but with something to prove Young, unaccomplished, but safe Player Team Anthony Richardson Colts Bryce Young Panthers Young, unaccomplished, but probably safe Player Team Will Levis Titans To be determined Player Team Daniel Jones Giants Geno Smith Seahawks Open for business Bears, Broncos, Buccaneers, Commanders, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders, …

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more
1 year ago

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more

New York Times  

If news surfaces next week that quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, it’ll be easy to point to the one comment that foreshadowed all of this. GO DEEPER Vikings’ Kirk Cousins negotiation is test of discipline in front office's long-term vision The Vikings have until next week to secure Cousins before his contract voids and his $28.5 …

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans
1 year ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

Kirk Cousins makes surprise appearance at college class in heartwarming gesture... as Vikings quarterback calls on students' professor to give them extra credit!
1 year, 1 month ago

Kirk Cousins makes surprise appearance at college class in heartwarming gesture... as Vikings quarterback calls on students' professor to give them extra credit!

Daily Mail  

Kirk Cousins surprised a class of college students this week, with the Vikings quarterback joking afterwards that the students who got him to come in deserved extra credit. And when a recent trip to physical therapy introduced him to two students at Hope College in Michigan, he took them up on their offer to stop by their sports communication class. …

Vikings GM says he wants Cousins back at QB as roster remains under construction
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings GM says he wants Cousins back at QB as roster remains under construction

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The arrival of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as Minnesota Vikings general manager two years ago initiated a personnel strategy he branded a “competitive rebuild,” shaped by an organization disinterest in tanking and a dire need for a younger and more financially flexible roster. It’s just competitive, in a window, and I think we’re close to that,” Adofo-Mensah said Wednesday …

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

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, 4 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 …

Cousins has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. Vikings have yet to reveal a return timetable
1 year, 4 months ago

Cousins has surgery on his torn Achilles tendon. Vikings have yet to reveal a return timetable

Associated Press  

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had surgery Wednesday for his torn right Achilles tendon. “What re-energized me was talking with Kirk and, the way his mind works, he’s so process-oriented and so intentional, he’s talking about being back at OTAs, doing all the different things and what his schedule’s going to be,” Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Wednesday. “And …

Vikings trade for Joshua Dobbs from Arizona Cardinals as Minnesota gets a new quarterback after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles on Sunday
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings trade for Joshua Dobbs from Arizona Cardinals as Minnesota gets a new quarterback after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles on Sunday

Daily Mail  

Joshua Dobbs was previously the Cardinals starter, filling in for Kyler Murray From benched to starter once again for Joshua Dobbs, who was traded to the Minnesota Vikings from the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday. The Vikings had a need for a starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Cardinals head coach Jonathan …

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

News 18  

EAGAN, Minn.: Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the possibility of returning yet this season from his torn left Achilles tendon, but after getting hurt …

Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins set to miss rest of NFL season through injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins set to miss rest of NFL season through injury

The Independent  

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Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, dampening the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after their recent resurgence and putting the front office and coaching staff in a scramble to figure out which quarterback to finish with. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the long-shot possibility of returning yet …

Who can the Vikings get to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? 7 potential options
1 year, 4 months ago

Who can the Vikings get to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? 7 potential options

New York Times  

Considering what’s next for the Minnesota Vikings is a disorienting undertaking. Following quarterback Kirk Cousins’ torn right Achilles tendon, which was confirmed Monday by the team and is expected to cost him the rest of the 2023 season, there are a considerable number of questions. “We’ll talk internally, getting a lot of opinions and thoughts on where we’re at.” GO …

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers
1 year, 4 months ago

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings back to relevance after their poor start to the season. Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ 24-10 victory over the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that the Vikings are “fearing …

Vikings’ Cousins leaves game in 4th quarter with what the team fears is an Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings’ Cousins leaves game in 4th quarter with what the team fears is an Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has never missed a game because of injury in his 12-year career, a testament to remarkable toughness as well as good fortune. Cousins, 35, left in the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with what the team believes is an Achilles tendon injury. …

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers
1 year, 4 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 tears Achilles: How it impacts Minnesota
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tears Achilles: How it impacts Minnesota

New York Times  

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in his team’s 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers, an MRI confirmed Monday. Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that the Vikings were “fearing an Achilles injury.” The Vikings improved to 4-4 with the win while the Packers dropped to 2-5. pic.twitter.com/8rXFyGtCZV — Minnesota Vikings October 30, 2023 …

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins dazzles in prime time in statement MNF win over 49ers
1 year, 5 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 …

Why trading Kirk Cousins is an option the Vikings may soon have to consider
1 year, 5 months ago

Why trading Kirk Cousins is an option the Vikings may soon have to consider

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Broncos vs Vikings in Sunday Night Football action. Zygi Wilf, co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings, had just exited the locker room following Sunday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. LIVE: QB Kirk Cousins speaks to the media https://t.co/fnL8U9YkEZ — Minnesota Vikings October 9, 2023 There is also a similarly complex slate of questions …

After years of self-criticism, Kirk Cousins is trying to chill out
1 year, 6 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 …

Kirk Cousins is determined to maintain his durability as his future with the Vikings remains unclear
1 year, 6 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 …

Kirk Cousins talks Vikings future, contract extension: ‘I want to be in Minnesota’
1 year, 10 months ago

Kirk Cousins talks Vikings future, contract extension: ‘I want to be in Minnesota’

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Maybe you know the name Keith Nichol. The day Cousins committed, this was the first sentence in the “Lansing State Journal” story: “Michigan State didn’t get the quarterback it originally hoped for from the west side of the state.” Later in that same story, Cousins said, “I’m not considered to be Nichol’s caliber. The two sides did …

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings want to do this on their own terms. Considering The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler, published “The Beast” on Monday, I felt it would be worthwhile to dig a bit deeper into the idea. The pass rush may be humming, but they’re not going to get home in time if we anticipate and see and feel.” So …

Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins
2 years, 4 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 returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings
2 years, 4 months ago

Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

Associated Press  

— Kirk Cousins looks back fondly on his time in Washington, no occasion more than the day after Christmas in 2015 when he and his teammates clinched the NFC East title and a trip to the playoffs and were greeted by celebrating fans back at their practice facility. “I’ll never forget that.” Cousins returns to play the team he spent …

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim
2 years, 6 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, …

Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core
2 years, 7 months ago

Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — As Kirk Cousins enters his fifth year with the Minnesota Vikings, he’s working with his fifth different play-caller. The systems themselves haven’t changed all that drastically, though, and new head coach Kevin O’Connell has brought the welcomed perspective of a former quarterback and a big slice of the offense the Los Angeles Rams used to win the …

For Vikings, budding Cousins-O’Connell relationship is key
2 years, 7 months ago

For Vikings, budding Cousins-O’Connell relationship is key

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins dropped back during a drill this spring, looked left and pivoted right to pass to a different spot he felt better about on that particular play against that defensive alignment. Though Cousins had O’Connell as his quarterbacks coach with Washington in 2017 and thus has been transitioning to a system he’s relatively familiar with, there …

Vikings, Cousins agree to 1-year, $35M contract extension
3 years ago

Vikings, Cousins agree to 1-year, $35M contract extension

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings have committed to quarterback Kirk Cousins for the next two seasons, banking on further improvement under new head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings announced their agreement in principle with Cousins on a one-year contract extension Sunday — the latest high-leverage deal that Cousins has successfully bet on himself with and the clearest sign yet that the Vikings …

Harbaugh to stay at Michigan; Vikings target Rams’ O’Connell
3 years, 1 month ago

Harbaugh to stay at Michigan; Vikings target Rams’ O’Connell

Associated Press  

Jim Harbaugh will stay at Michigan after all, ending his dalliance with a return to the NFL after interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings for their head coach vacancy Wednesday. The Vikings have targeted Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell for the job instead, though they can’t formally make that move until after Rams play in the Super Bowl. The …

Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL’s late-game winners
3 years, 5 months ago

Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL’s late-game winners

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL season has already featured 22 games with a winning score in either the final minute of regulation or in overtime, the highest six-week total in history. “I think it’s really come a long way,” coach Mike Zimmer said, alluding to the overtime win at New Orleans in the first round of the 2019 playoffs as a …

With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns
3 years, 5 months ago

With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have taken a while to find comfort with each other. “He has a little more swag to him,” running back Alexander Mattison said, adding: “He’s definitely opened up a little bit, and it’s awesome to see.” After a rocky training camp marked by Zimmer’s exasperation with the vaccine holdouts including Cousins and …

‘Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability
3 years, 7 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 …

Minnesota Vikings positional previews: A make or break year for QB Kirk Cousins?
3 years, 8 months ago

Minnesota Vikings positional previews: A make or break year for QB Kirk Cousins?

New York Times  

Last year was the first year that the Vikings relied more on Kirk Cousins than they did their defense — and the end results weren’t great. Has a strong arm, good accuracy and excellent pre-snap reads make him a good red zone quarterback; of 43 QBs with 75-plus red zone attempts in the last three years, Cousins ranks third in …

Vikings-Bears game stirs college memories for Cousins, Foles
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Cousins, Vikings seek redemption from rough game vs. Packers
5 years, 3 months ago

Cousins, Vikings seek redemption from rough game vs. Packers

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had moved into position for the go-ahead touchdown at Green Bay in the fourth quarter of their Week 2 meeting, with first-and-goal inside the 10-yard line. Then one regrettable off-balance throw by Kirk Cousins thwarted their rally and seemingly threatened to cement his status as a so-so quarterback who couldn’t be counted on in the …

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