In Minnesota, when it came to keeping quarterback Kirk Cousins, it seemed like the head coach and someone else weren't on the same page. In his introductory press conference with the Falcons, Cousins indirectly alluded to the Vikings' lack of alignment, by praising his presence with his new team.
“When the owner, general manager, head coach and quarterback are on the same page, then you really have a chance to win a Super Bowl,” Cousins said. “When I look at the Atlanta Falcons, I strongly believe that the owner, head coach, general manager and quarterback can all be on the same page. That's exciting to me, and that's why I'm thrilled to be here.”
If everyone was on the same page in Minnesota, Cousins would still be there. In recent years, his situation with the Vikings has become more “year-to-year,” he said. The Falcons have committed $90 million for two years, with another $10 million that will flow through 2026, if the Falcons decide after two years with Cousins to move on.
It's still unclear what the Vikings offered. Cousins' reference to “year to year” suggests it was essentially a one-year deal, perhaps with a team option for a second year. If so, it wouldn't have been easy for Cousins to pick the Falcons.
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