An objective assessment of Kirk Cousins puts him among the top ten quarterbacks based on his performance last season. Most of his individual metrics are top ten or better, and yet even most of his backers would stop short of calling him elite, acknowledging that there are aspects of his game that could improve, and he could also improve as a leader of the team.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell sold himself to the Vikings search committee including GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as someone who can work with Kirk and help build the offense around his strengths. He worked with him in his last year in Washington and is familiar with his game.