It shouldn’t have been unexpected when the Minnesota Vikings dropped a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, but the way they got there left plenty to be desired. With a new quarterback under center, you may have been confused by Nick Mullens’ veteran status by watching him play.
Mullens Has to Play Like a Veteran
Last season, the Minnesota Vikings acquired Nick Mullens to provide a stable backup option behind starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. He had experience under center for the San Francisco 49ers and 17 career starts to his name. With only Sean Mannion in the fold otherwise, it was a straightforward way to raise the water level of expectations should Cousins go down.