03-08-2018, 08:19 PM
Quote: @"StickyBun" said:
That's a fascinating perspective, and it fits with the argument that the surrounding cast and overall team are so good here and are what made Keenum able to elevate his play in 2017. If the move from the Rams to Vikings was so beneficial to Keenum, won't they similarly improve Cousins? Look at some examples:@"BarrNone55" said:
Cousins will reportedly seek $90 million guaranteed over the next three years alone. A record bidding war is coming for a player who isn’t even a top-five quarterback. Yep, it will be a big contract. I guess you have to look at it as he has upside to be realized yet.....much like Keenum did last year. If Keenum can elevate his game then Cousins should be able to also, and at a higher level than Case did. Dalvin Cook returns. Maybe they make incremental gains in the offensive line quality for 2018. I think this is how the Viking's brass is viewing it, thru that prism: Cousins is the safest bet to drive this Porsche well, although an expensive one. Minnesota is in a window and they feel they can set themselves up to capitalize right now best with a guy like Cousins.
JMO on how the organization is looking at this.
Keenum 2016 Completion %: 60.9
Keenum 2017 Completion: 67.6 - 11% improvement
Apply 11% to Cousins (64.3% in 2017): 71.3%
Keenum 2016 YPG: 220
Keenum 2017 YPG: 236 - 7.4% improvement
Apply 7.4% to Cousins (255YPG in 2017): 275 yards per game = 4,400 yards
Keenum 2016 TDs: 9
Keenum 2017 TDs: 22 - 244% improvement
Apply 244% to Cousins (27 in 2017): 66 TDs
Keenum 2016 INTs: 11
Keenum 2017 INTs: 7 - 37% reduction
Apply -37% to Cousins (13 in 2017): 8 INTs
Keenum 2016 Wins: 4
Keenum 2017 Wins: 11 - 275% improvement
Apply 275% to Cousins (7 wins in 2017): 19 Victories in 2018!!