Everything regarding the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason fundamentally started with the “Kirk Cousins decision.” Absolutely everything.
Vikings Applauded for Primary Free Agent Decision
Retaining the soon-to-be 36-year-old or letting him walk to free agency would set the tone for the Vikings’ pivotal next steps. Ultimately, Minnesota chose the latter, and Cousins bolted for the largest paycheck possible in Atlanta, on deck to lead the Falcons for the next four years. On the “four years” part, Minnesota wanted nothing to do with it, apparently preferring a year-to-year arrangement with Cousins, a man known for habitually grabbing the most money available — every step of the way.