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Amid more protests and boycotts following another case of police brutality against an African-American, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is speaking about the issue from where it all began.
Three months ago, George Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparked a wave of protests and a renewed look at police brutality, Black Lives Matter, and kneeling for the national anthem which was started in the NFL by Colin Kaepernick. Now another case of police brutality is bringing up the same talking points all over again, this time in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Now from Vikings training camp, Cousins is speaking on how the team can create unity in the community.
Article Continues Below#Vikings QB Kirk Cousins said that talked about in the meeting was that if the Vikings can win football games it can create “unity” and “create change in a positive healthy way” in the community.
While it may not be as direct of an approach as other athletes are taking — such as those that are playing currently and many team around the NFL — by boycotting, Cousins may be onto something. Many attribute the New York Yankees and Mets success, particularly Mike Piazza's home run in the first game back, as a unifying and healing moment for both the city and the country following 9/11. Many also attribute the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl victory following Hurricane Katrina as bringing the city together following the devastation.
While these moments may bring communities together, however, they are do not resolve the issues facing these communities. Especially in this scenario, a Vikings Super Bowl would not solve the ongoing issues with police brutality throughout the country, and this is something Cousins will have to acknowledge.
