Cousins had a pretty typical season, according to the statistics. He threw for 4,298 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, compiling a decent 99.7 quarterback rating. But mixed within those statistics was that the Vikings beat only team that made the playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles, who got in because the Vikings lost their regular-season finale to the Chicago Bears.
Cousins was the $84 Million Dollar missing piece. Did you see him in the preseason?? Did you see him against non-playoffs teams?! DOMINATING!Finishing with an 8-7-1 record was an unequivocal disappointment given that the Vikings were projected as one of the Super Bowl favorites after signing Cousins.
“If you’re an NFL quarterback, pressure comes with the territory,” he said. “Who doesn’t have pressure? We’re all out there playing and being judged and evaluated.”
And watch the insecure Rubes deflect into the Packers in 3...2....1...