Kirk Cousins Articles - Page 24

One of the biggest stories of the offseason was the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes that took place during free agency. It appears not even Cousins’ loved ones were the first to know about his decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins was unable to contact his wife, mom, and sister to break the news. As a […]

If money was the top priority of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the NFL, then the New York Jets could have spent a first-round pick on another player than Sam Darnold. The first part of the film that documented Cousins’ search process of a new team during this year’s free agency period is now up online, […]

Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to enter his first year with the Minnesota Vikings where he will be a huge part of the offensive game plan as the primary cog. It is a major transition in his career marking the first time that he will be playing for another team aside from the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines with his recent tirade against nearly every starting quarterback in the NFL. Needless to say, Ramsey was not shy about expressing his true feelings regarding his opponents. One player that was surprisingly spared from his criticisms was Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Ramsey actually had high praise for […]

If there is one thing that is going to hold the Minnesota Vikings back, it’s probably their offensive line. There were already questions surrounding the offensive line, and now with guard Nick Easton undergoing surgery to correct a herniated disk, it’s not getting any better. Vikings’ G Nick Easton underwent surgery this morning to correct […]

If there is one weakness on the Minnesota Vikings, it’s the offensive line, and with all the injuries the position has gone through it could become a significant weakness. The Vikings are currently without three starters from last year including Pat Elfein their starting center. The Vikings new quarterback has taken notice of the injuries […]

The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason with the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. They have now followed up by securing his wideouts for the next couple of years as well. The Vikings signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a five-year extension on Tuesday. According to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Cousins could not be happier […]

Kirk Cousins is no stranger to asking people whether they like stuff. But when asked what he thought about wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ new contract, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback didn’t like it; he loved it. Cousins particularly loved the continuity which Diggs’ five-year extension now brings to the Vikings offense. “I love it,” Cousins said […]

The Minnesota Vikings have established a strong locker room the last few years and this year it doesn’t appear to be any different. This offseason Kirk Cousins was brought in to be the starter and Trevor Siemian was brought in to be his backup. Siemian has been impressed early on with what he has seen from […]

Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to play in his first season with the Minnesota Vikings after inking a three-year, $84 million deal with the team earlier this offseason. Prior to the 2018 campaign, Cousins has taken the opportunity to share via social media the unique way that he reminds himself of his own […]

Coming off the most successful season in nearly a decade, the Minnesota Vikings have decided to capitalize on the momentum this offseason by bringing in Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins on a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed deal to be the long-term answer under center. It has immediately put him at the forefront of figuring […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has never been one to rely on his mobility. Fortunately, that has not prevented him from occasionally creating plays with his legs in the pocket. It is a trait that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins mentioned during the NFL Network’s unveiling of Brady as the No. […]

Through his first six seasons in the league, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has developed into one of the better players at his position. He began his career by spending each of those campaigns with the Washington Redskins, where he was selected with the 102nd overall pick in the fourth round in the 2012 NFL […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is all good with the doubters. In fact, he uses them to his advantage. The new big-money NFL QB announced that he uses the doubt as motivation, via Chad Graff of The Athletic. “I see it as there still are doubters,” Cousins countered. “I see it as there are just […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made it one of his main goals this offseason to establish a good chemistry with his new receivers, especially Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. It seems he’s doing a fine job with that. In a recent appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, Diggs gushed about the great impression […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is a very rich man now. After getting a fully-guaranteed $84 million contract from the Vikings this offseason, Cousins is currently the second-highest paid player in the NFL, although he’ll likely get bumped down a spot once Aaron Rodgers gets his new deal. But despite all those millions in his […]

This offseason has been an entirely different experience for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins marking the first time in his career that he’s playing for another organization. It has put him in a situation where he has not only adjust to a new environment but also a digest and understand another offensive game plan. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a splash this NFL offseason when they managed to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins. Although he may have been the most highly-sought player in free agency, Cousins admits that there has been a bit of a learning curve early on. One of the most significant challenges is getting on the same page with […]

Since making the decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has lifted the expectation levels around the franchise to the next level. This has led to more intensity from Cousins on the practice field that began to spew out a bit after a bad practice in minicamp this week. According […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a splash by winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes this offseason. It appears he has already started to make an impression on offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Getting adjusted all the new changes can be tough for any quarterback. However, DeFilippo says he is pleased with what he has seen from Cousins in […]

The Washington Redskins began the offseason with the first big splash move around the league with the acquisition of Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith, which officially signaled the end of Kirk Cousins’ tenure with the organization ahead of free agency. In the months that followed, it has drawn attention to the personal-standing Cousins experienced with teammates […]

The Minnesota Vikings played Kirk Cousins a lot of money this offseason, so they need him to be good all over the field, but especially in the red zone. The Vikings as a team last year were good in that area of the field, but  Cousins actually struggled there with the Washington Redskins in 2018. […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is finally getting the chance to get acquainted with his new teammates during OTAs. Establishing a rapport with his new receivers ahead of the season will be particularly important. Cousins just so happens to have two very talented wideouts in Minnesota with All-Pro Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs at his […]

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers designated the franchise tag onto star running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight NFL offseason, there has yet to be any significant talk toward working out a new long-term extension prior to the July 16 deadline. This has led to the belief that Bell could be heading into a similar […]

The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason by successfully winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. Since then, Cousins has wasted no time in getting to work with his new wide receivers. The Vikings had already boasted one of the best receiving duos in the league in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. According to Chris Tomasson the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the […]

Both Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers were optimistic about their negotiations regarding a long-term contract this offseason. Unfortunately, things have seemingly taken a turn for the worst after Bell’s recent post on social media. As a result, there is some speculation that his time in Pittsburgh could be coming to an end. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one win away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. And after winning the highly publicized Kirk Cousins sweepstakes this offseason, the expectations for them to make it to the big game with their new star quarterback will be sky high. However, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has tried to temper […]

Despite a lackluster 2017 NFL season, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 campaign thanks to the addition of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco had traded for the coveted backup during last season in exchange for a second-round pick with the New England Patriots. However, it seems the […]

When the Washington Redskins placed the franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins for the second time last offseason, it became evident that he’d hit free agency this spring as likely the top signal-caller available. As the 2017 season played out, rumors of where he’d land began to pop up, including the San Francisco 49ers. Of […]

If only there were more Trevor Siemians in the world. If there were, we’d all be in a much better spot. The guy who was the Denver Broncos starter last season feels lucky to now be the backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota with the Vikings, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. […]

As arguably the most sought-after player in NFL free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins had plenty of intriguing options after he left the Washington Redskins. The Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos all expressed interest, but the reigning NFC North champions came out on top. With Cousins now having signed a lucrative, […]

Heading into the free agency period, the Denver Broncos were long believed to be a potential landing spot for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. In fact, many pundits labeled the team as a frontrunner to land his services this past week. However, things quickly dissipated with the Minnesota Vikings taking full charge of the situation, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]

Despite plenty of competition, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get their man in quarterback Kirk Cousins. Needless to say, the expectations moving forward are higher than ever. The Vikings’ deal with Cousins has made him the highest-paid football player in history. However, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB, it is also ladened with up to $6 million […]

The Minnesota Vikings came out as the winners of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes this offseason. Now the Vikings are looking to potentially make another splash in free agency. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has been making his rounds as one of the biggest names on the market. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Minnesota is using every resource […]

It wasn’t all about the money (although $28 million a season ain’t too shabby). That’s what Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is claiming. While guesting on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, Cousins revealed that his big decision came down to his desire to win football games. “It came down to my desire to […]

Prior to the official start of the NFL free agency period, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins made the decision to agree to join the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, fully-guaranteed $84 million deal. This is the first deal of its kind in league history with no player ever garnering a fully guaranteed deal. Cousins had […]

Following weeks of speculation, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has reportedly made his free agency decision on his next landing spot by agreeing to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond just choosing a new home in the NFL, it also marked the first fully-guaranteed deal that the league has seen. It is set to be […]

Heading into his first experience as a free agent, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins was deemed as being the most-sought out available player at his position. However, this list of potential suitors had narrowed down over the last several weeks with the Minnesota Vikings emerging as the presumed frontrunner. Things had begun to progressively pick […]