The Minnesota Vikings had an offseason move that would cause more ripple effects than any other. What they decided at the quarterback position, specifically with Kirk Cousins, would shape the rest of their decisions. In the end, it was a good for Kirk, good for Kwesi type of outcome.
Good for Kirk, Good for Kwesi.
Kirk Cousins had spent six seasons in Minnesota, and while there was regular season success, there was little else to show for it. That wasn’t entirely his fault, given the incomplete nature of the rosters he played on. Mike Zimmer’s defenses tailed off, and the offense was tasked with putting up points to mask the issues.