Kirk Cousins Gets Hilarious and Well-Deserved Honor
Kirk Cousins seems like a nice enough guy. He came to Minnesota and fit in with the state’s “Minnesota Nice” culture. He didn’t do anything exceptional with the Minnesota Vikings, but he certainly padded his bank account.
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has always chased the bag, and now he gets a personal accolade for it.
For Cousins, that has always seemed to be the goal. When he first hit free agency following a stint with the Washington Commanders, Cousins landed a massive deal with Minnesota. When he was up for a contract extension, he grabbed even more money. After his deal ran out with the Vikings, he chased the bag and went to the Atlanta Falcons on another sizable deal.
Kirk Cousins … Is in the “Money Hall of Fame”
Kirk Cousins might have been synonymous with his “you like that?!” phrase, but he will always be known for getting paid as well. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently named him to the Bag Hall of Fame, and there couldn’t be a more fitting honor.
Despite the duration of Cousins’ NFL career and the numerous statistical achievements he has produced, he will likely never be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He has been named to four Pro Bowls, but he has yet to win an individual award. He has never sniffed a Super Bowl, and he has often wilted in the spotlight.
It’s an unfortunate existence for an athlete you’d hope to take your team over the top. There is no more impactful position across sports than an NFL quarterback. They are the straw that stirs the drink, and truthfully, there is no better way for a singular player to contribute in any sport.
Cousins had some of that ability, but he never got out of his own way to get help. He could have taken less money to surround himself with more talent. The NFL is a salary cap sport, which means teams have limited flexibility when it comes to spending. Cousins got his and was often paired with lesser teammates due to his own accommodations.
Now he’s set to be the most expensive backup in NFL history, and it’s just another footnote of many across his career. He’ll likely leave the game with memories but nothing to truly hang his hat on. It gave him generational wealth, and that’s amazing, but it isn’t a reflection of competitiveness at all.
Or .… maybe it is?
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