Vikings Territory Jan 23, 2021
If Not Kirk Cousins, Then Who?
The Minnesota Vikings did not partake in the process, but close-to-unprecedented turnover at the quarterback position transpired last offseason (Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Cam Newton, etc.). Minnesota entered Year Three of the Kirk Cousins experiment, and the result was a mixed bag. Cousins posted outstanding numbers (4,265 Passing Yards, 35 TDs) while the team’s defense … The post If Not Kirk Cousins, Then Who? appeared first on Vikings Territory.
Vikings Territory Jan 21, 2021
The 2020 Vikings Primary Malfunction
The Minnesota Vikings offense certainly was not the evildoer in 2020. That unit ranked fourth in total yards gained and 11th in points scored. Folks that are compensated to make an impact and the ones with lofty expectations on offense earned their keep. Kirk Cousins authored 35 touchdowns with 4,265 passing yards. Dalvin Cook was … The post The 2020 Vikings Primary Malfunction appeared first on Vikings Territory.
Vikings Territory Jan 21, 2021
Cousins to the Colts?
Despite the fact that the NFL post-season is still in full-swing, the Minnesota Vikings off-season has already reached peak off-season in terms of all of the hypothetical articles/takes floating around the Vikesgeist. That has lead to people speculating that the cash strapped Vikings may trade away quarterback Kirk Cousins, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, the first-and-third … The post Cousins to the Colts? appeared first on Vikings Territory.
The Viking Age Jan 20, 2021
A new realistic trade partner for Kirk Cousins has just emerged
Earlier this month, we wrote about a trio of teams that could potentially make a trade with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins. Among these three teams was the Indianapolis Colts, who are now officially in need of a new starting quarterback after Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL […] A new realistic trade partner for Kirk Cousins has just emerged - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
The Viking Age Jan 20, 2021
NFL analyst thinks trading Kirk Cousins would be easy
If you’re already sick of trade rumors involving Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and the San Francisco 49ers, it doesn’t look like they’re going to disappear anytime soon. We’re completely guilty of speculating about a possible Cousins to the 49ers trade during the last few months and now, ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio has thrown his hat […] NFL analyst thinks trading Kirk Cousins would be easy - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
The Viking Age Jan 19, 2021
Highly unlikely Robert Griffin III will be the Vikings backup in 2021
As the Minnesota Vikings were waiting to make their first selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team decided to use the No. 2 pick on former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III. Washington wasn’t done drafting quarterbacks in 2012 though as they went on to also select former Michigan State signal-caller Kirk Cousins […] Highly unlikely Robert Griffin III will be the Vikings backup in 2021 - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
Niner Nation Jan 19, 2021
Florio: The 49ers should explore a trade for Kirk Cousins
Photo by Rey Del Rio/ Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio believes familiarity with Shanahan and the Vikings not asking for much capital in return for Cousins are the main reasons Another day, another quarterback tied to the 49ers in a rumor. This time, it’s a familiar face with a familiar reporter attached. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio joined 95.7 The Game on Monday morning saying that Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins “is much more realistic alternative for the 49ers than Deshaun Watson.” Cousins will be 33 by the time the regular season starts and under...
The Viking Age Jan 18, 2021
Could the Saints be interested in trading for Kirk Cousins?
Unfortunately, the Minnesota Vikings were not the team to eliminate the New Orleans Saints from the playoffs this season. The Vikings let the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take care of business instead this time around. However, this year’s playoff loss could have a much larger impact on the Saints than all of the other times they’ve […] Could the Saints be interested in trading for Kirk Cousins? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
Vikings Territory Jan 18, 2021
Barr contract “more albatross than boost”
The Minnesota Vikings are like me in college, broke and constantly letting our loved ones down. Many people stuck in a ‘Doctor Strange’ esque time loop in 2018 blame quarterback Kirk Cousins for the Vikings’ financial situation, but like most things in life the real answer isn’t that simple. Vikings Twitter after every Vikings loss … The post Barr contract “more albatross than boost” appeared first on Vikings Territory.
The Viking Age Jan 17, 2021
Should Minnesota Vikings fans be rooting for Stefon Diggs?
Trailing the San Francisco 49ers 7-0 midway through the first quarter of an NFC divisional round playoff matchup last year, the Minnesota Vikings faced a 3rd-and-2 from the 49ers 41-yard line. With an empty backfield, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins took the snap and tossed a pass to the left side of the field in the […] Should Minnesota Vikings fans be rooting for Stefon Diggs? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jan 11, 2021
Everson Griffen slams Kirk Cousins, suggests Mike Zimmer didn't want the QB
The former Vikings defensive end opens up an old wound from the 2018 offseason in a series of tweets he later deleted.
The Viking Age Jan 10, 2021
Were the Vikings forced into signing Kirk Cousins in 2018?
Whose decision was it for the Minnesota Vikings to sign Kirk Cousins? When Kirk Cousins and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings were struggling during the early part of the 2020 season, we reminded everyone of some comments made by Mike Zimmer in 2018 when he made it clear that he didn’t want the team […] Were the Vikings forced into signing Kirk Cousins in 2018? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
The Viking Age Jan 9, 2021
Everson Griffen slams Kirk Cousins then apologizes and deletes tweet
Everson Griffen shared his thoughts on Kirk Cousins and they were not Minnesota nice. Social media can be a wonderful place. It can bring people together to enjoy their passions together and create a strong community. But it can also be used to tear things apart, which is exactly what Everson Griffen my have done […] Everson Griffen slams Kirk Cousins then apologizes and deletes tweet - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
The Viking Age Jan 6, 2021
3 teams that could trade for Kirk Cousins in the 2021 offseason
Which teams might be interested in trading for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback? When the final whistle blew last Sunday in Detroit, Kirk Cousins walked off the field with his finest statistical season in a Minnesota Vikings uniform since signing with the team in 2018. In his third year with the Vikings, Cousins threw for a […] 3 teams that could trade for Kirk Cousins in the 2021 offseason - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community
Daily Norseman Jan 6, 2021
Kirk Cousins named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports A nice way to end the season The season is over for the Minnesota Vikings, unfortunately, but at least one of their players ended the regular season on a very high note. On Wednesday, quarterback Kirk Cousins was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 17 of the 2020 regular season. Cousins had one of the most productive games of his career in the Vikings’ 37-35 victory over the Detroit Lions this past Sunday. He completed 28-of-40 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns, in addition to another touchdown that he scored on a...
