The P/PTSD Perspective: Kirk Cousins Saga, Trade, and QB2 Candidate on the Market

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Apr 26, 2025
Nov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) celebrates a touchdown by Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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1) The Kirk Cousins Saga Took a New Turn on Monday: In Minnesota, Kirk Cousins is the gift that keeps on giving. He just keeps popping up in the Vikings news. What does the future hold for the embattled passer?

Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) walks off the field after a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images.

2) Vikings Predicted to Trade for ‘Freak of Nature’ in Draft: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has demonstrated an affinity for draft trades. He has similarly demonstrated a desire to add players with exceptional athletic ability (Dallas Turner, for instance). The RD1 result ended up being guard Donovan Jackson.

3) A Vikings’ QB2 Candidate Reportedly Hit the Market: Any sense at all that those who follow the Vikings don’t have full confidence in Brett Rypien as the QB2? The GM has confirmed that there does need to be more depth at the position, but it remains to be seen how that gets added and whether the new add bumps Rypien down.

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Rypien (19) after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

4) Kirk Cousins Makes Surprising Move on Tuesday: Odd. Generally speaking, players with a contract issue don’t show up for the voluntary portion of the offseason. Cousins, though, has always been willing to follow his own, unique path.

5) In a Subtle Way, The Vikings May Have Tipped their Hand with a Specific Strategy: The GM seemed to hint that there were two paths in front of him: stay put at No. 24 or move down. The end result was sticking at 24th, opting for the Ohio State guard.

Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

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