Post by Purple Pain on Oct 11, 2019 20:13:40 GMT -6
Cousins: ‘You Like That?’, Vikings’ Fans Say Yes, More by Becca Murphy
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Link: vikings61.com/cousins-you-like-that-vikings-fans-say-yes-more/
Against the New York Giants last Sunday, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins seem confident, loose and accurate. He credits his performance with a newly aggressive attitude. Where’s it been?
Everybody’s seen–or heard–quarterback Kirk Cousin’s now-famous inquisition while coming off the playing field as the Redskins quarterback in 2015. Cousins had just rallied the Redskins from a 24-0 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-30. It was the largest comeback in franchise history.
‘You like that?! You like that?!‘ Cousins exclaimed to a slightly stunned cameraman.
Four seasons later, Minnesota Vikings answer that rhetorical question with an exhuberant yes. Of course we like that, Kirk. But as fans of this team, we were wondering where you’ve been hiding the fire.
To say that Cousins has been tagged with adjectives like tentative, sheepish, and downright gun-shy is like saying wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been surly about his lack of targets in the Vikings’ offense.
On The Wire
Cousins decided to play the game of the season in New York last week, going 22 of 27 for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns. His QB rating was 138.6 and his attitude was a bit edgier than usual. In fact, Cousins himself told KFAN radio this week that he felt that he played better when he was “ticked off.”
Well, having your head handed to you in Chicago and a full week of distinctly critical press will do that to you, Kirk.
Vikings’ head coach, Mike Zimmer, certainly one part pleasantly surprised by Cousins’ superlative performance on Sunday, had a unique take on his quarterback’s revelation.
“If I knew that, I’d tick him off myself.” Zimmer replied: “I don’t listen to his radio show.”
Everybody’s seen–or heard–quarterback Kirk Cousin’s now-famous inquisition while coming off the playing field as the Redskins quarterback in 2015. Cousins had just rallied the Redskins from a 24-0 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-30. It was the largest comeback in franchise history.
‘You like that?! You like that?!‘ Cousins exclaimed to a slightly stunned cameraman.
Four seasons later, Minnesota Vikings answer that rhetorical question with an exhuberant yes. Of course we like that, Kirk. But as fans of this team, we were wondering where you’ve been hiding the fire.
To say that Cousins has been tagged with adjectives like tentative, sheepish, and downright gun-shy is like saying wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been surly about his lack of targets in the Vikings’ offense.
On The Wire
Cousins decided to play the game of the season in New York last week, going 22 of 27 for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns. His QB rating was 138.6 and his attitude was a bit edgier than usual. In fact, Cousins himself told KFAN radio this week that he felt that he played better when he was “ticked off.”
Well, having your head handed to you in Chicago and a full week of distinctly critical press will do that to you, Kirk.
Vikings’ head coach, Mike Zimmer, certainly one part pleasantly surprised by Cousins’ superlative performance on Sunday, had a unique take on his quarterback’s revelation.
“If I knew that, I’d tick him off myself.” Zimmer replied: “I don’t listen to his radio show.”
Kissing Cousins
For what it’s worth, fans, teammates and coaches certainly like the character–and the results–of their quarterback’s posture towards doing his job–and most certainly prefer it to the one we all saw in Soldier Field two Sundays ago.
You see, Cousins has done some very nice things at the QB position in his career. Take a moment here to look over a game from 2017, week nine, against the Seahawks in Seattle, where the then Redskins’ signal-caller showed the temperament and skill to win in a tough town.
When it comes to the Eagles and Philadelphia, the message is clear. Take no prisoners, Mr. Cousins, we’re all behind you.
For what it’s worth, fans, teammates and coaches certainly like the character–and the results–of their quarterback’s posture towards doing his job–and most certainly prefer it to the one we all saw in Soldier Field two Sundays ago.
You see, Cousins has done some very nice things at the QB position in his career. Take a moment here to look over a game from 2017, week nine, against the Seahawks in Seattle, where the then Redskins’ signal-caller showed the temperament and skill to win in a tough town.
When it comes to the Eagles and Philadelphia, the message is clear. Take no prisoners, Mr. Cousins, we’re all behind you.
Link: vikings61.com/cousins-you-like-that-vikings-fans-say-yes-more/
I like that!
... and neither is this Chris guy.