So the question is: why didn't they resign Cousins?

@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1768311838049980914?t=bp8_la7crwud-XiZuYc5zg&s=19

As long as the Vikes can benefit is all that matters.

Either have rules or don't. The wink-wink shit is so stupid. If Minnesota gets something out of this, great. Then go ahead and change the rule....because its really dumb. But until then, I'd gladly take some comp for this and utilize in the Draft.

I could be wrong, but I don't think victims of tampering get anything. They typically just punish the offenders by taking away a draft pick. 

@"MaroonBells" said: I could be wrong, but I don't think victims of tampering get anything. They typically just punish the offenders by taking away a draft pick. 

Got it, thanks for the clarity. If that's the case, I REALLY don't care. 

Kirko wanted a long-term relationship and commitment, Vikings wanted to speed date. 

If he was that good in bed? That good of a cook? We wouldn't be having this discussion on their relationship ending. 

 I like Kirko and wish him and his family well. Not happy we didnt have a better contingency or a guy on board already. That I cannot forgive the Vikings for. 

 But I understand their moving on - didnt like how they broke-up though. 

@"purplefaithful" said:

 But I understand their moving on - didnt like how they broke-up though. 

This was such an easy decision for Kirk and his family. Atlanta stepped up contractually AND Atlanta is where his wife and in-laws are from. He's got 2 sons that I'm quite certain are going to love seeing their grandparents every day and vice versa. I believe Kirk and his wife already have a home there to move into, bought it years ago. In watching his goodbye video, there seems to be very little emotion there about leaving the Vikings. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

 But I understand their moving on - didnt like how they broke-up though. 

This was such an easy decision for Kirk and his family. Atlanta stepped up contractually AND Atlanta is where his wife and in-laws are from. He's got 2 sons that I'm quite certain are going to love seeing their grandparents every day and vice versa. I believe Kirk and his wife already have a home there to move into, bought it years ago. In watching his goodbye video, there seems to be very little emotion there about leaving the Vikings. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

 But I understand their moving on - didnt like how they broke-up though. 

This was such an easy decision for Kirk and his family. Atlanta stepped up contractually AND Atlanta is where his wife and in-laws are from. He's got 2 sons that I'm quite certain are going to love seeing their grandparents every day and vice versa. I believe Kirk and his wife already have a home there to move into, bought it years ago. In watching his goodbye video, there seems to be very little emotion there about leaving the Vikings. 

@"purplefaithful" said: Kirko wanted a long-term relationship and commitment, Vikings wanted to speed date. 

If he was that good in bed? That good of a cook? We wouldn't be having this discussion on their relationship ending. 

 I like Kirko and wish him and his family well. Not happy we didnt have a better contingency or a guy on board already. That I cannot forgive the Vikings for. 

 But I understand their moving on - didnt like how they broke-up though. 

I was at the point where I just didn't care. I didn't want to hear any more about it. Like just decide and move along. I am glad it's over and it was time. 6 years was plenty.

I kinda shudder for Darnold, though...the massive hate brigade that's built up over the last decade has fresh meat, and Sam's play has not (to this date) given much hope for exceeding expectations. I genuinely hope he does, by miles, and we retake and dominate the NFCN...but our QBs seem to piss off about half of our fan base by existing, so...good luck, Sam...!

@"Zanary" said: I kinda shudder for Darnold, though...the massive hate brigade that's built up over the last decade has fresh meat, and Sam's play has not (to this date) given much hope for exceeding expectations. I genuinely hope he does, by miles, and we retake and dominate the NFCN...but our QBs seem to piss off about half of our fan base by existing, so...good luck, Sam...!

He has been through the worst of it with Adam Gase and Todd Bowles, I think he can handle it. He also had to endure the Panthers but he briefly had Shanahan. I think he has probably learned a lot and has a thick skin. I think KOC and McCown are probably additional stability for him

@"Zanary" said: I kinda shudder for Darnold, though...the massive hate brigade that's built up over the last decade has fresh meat, and Sam's play has not (to this date) given much hope for exceeding expectations. I genuinely hope he does, by miles, and we retake and dominate the NFCN...but our QBs seem to piss off about half of our fan base by existing, so...good luck, Sam...!

They need to find a run game for him. Hopefully Jones, Addison, Hockenson, and Jefferson can ease his pain.