03-15-2018, 02:59 AM
Let’s zero in on two amazing Vikings statistics — and how the signing of Cousins could mean the end of both of them, in a good way for the Vikings.
For now, let’s zero in on two amazing Vikings statistics — and how the signing of Cousins could mean the end of both of them, in a good way for the Vikings.
*The first, from Twitter follower Jake: Since Fran Tarkenton 45 years ago, the Vikings have not had a quarterback start every game in two consecutive seasons. Kirk Cousins has started all 16 games in each of the past three [knocks on wood].
Jake is absolutely right. Not since Tarkenton in 1972 and 1973 (when the schedule was 14 games) have the Vikings had the same QB start every game in even two consecutive seasons.
*Along the same lines, Cousins is likely to become the sixth different quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Vikings in the past six seasons assuming he signs and starts in 2018.
Cousins’ reported contract isn’t overly long, but considering it’s also reportedly fully guaranteed he will be the starter here barring injury for each of the next three years at least.
And again, it’s not like the Vikings have intended to bounce around at QB so much over their long-term and short-term history. Culpepper might have been here a decade if not for his knee injury. Bridgewater might have been here even longer if not for his. Bradford might have signed an extension in the middle of 2017 had his knee been sound. Throw in failed draft picks (Ponder, Tarvaris Jackson) and short-term veteran solutions (Favre, Randall Cunningham) and it’s been quite a game of musical chairs.
There’s no guarantee the ride ends with Cousins, but at least he has the age (29) and track record (three straight healthy seasons starting every game and throwing for 4,000-plus yards) to suggest he can both produce and stay healthy for the long haul.
So $84 million guaranteed won’t buy the Vikings any Super Bowl guarantees, but it should buy them some stability and peace of mind.
http://www.startribune.com/will-kirk-cou...476709823/
For now, let’s zero in on two amazing Vikings statistics — and how the signing of Cousins could mean the end of both of them, in a good way for the Vikings.
*The first, from Twitter follower Jake: Since Fran Tarkenton 45 years ago, the Vikings have not had a quarterback start every game in two consecutive seasons. Kirk Cousins has started all 16 games in each of the past three [knocks on wood].
Jake is absolutely right. Not since Tarkenton in 1972 and 1973 (when the schedule was 14 games) have the Vikings had the same QB start every game in even two consecutive seasons.
*Along the same lines, Cousins is likely to become the sixth different quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Vikings in the past six seasons assuming he signs and starts in 2018.
Cousins’ reported contract isn’t overly long, but considering it’s also reportedly fully guaranteed he will be the starter here barring injury for each of the next three years at least.
And again, it’s not like the Vikings have intended to bounce around at QB so much over their long-term and short-term history. Culpepper might have been here a decade if not for his knee injury. Bridgewater might have been here even longer if not for his. Bradford might have signed an extension in the middle of 2017 had his knee been sound. Throw in failed draft picks (Ponder, Tarvaris Jackson) and short-term veteran solutions (Favre, Randall Cunningham) and it’s been quite a game of musical chairs.
There’s no guarantee the ride ends with Cousins, but at least he has the age (29) and track record (three straight healthy seasons starting every game and throwing for 4,000-plus yards) to suggest he can both produce and stay healthy for the long haul.
So $84 million guaranteed won’t buy the Vikings any Super Bowl guarantees, but it should buy them some stability and peace of mind.
http://www.startribune.com/will-kirk-cou...476709823/
