Leader Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 A blast from the past........... Mike Garafolo - Educated hunch on this is the Texans make it official either later tonight or early tomorrow. Either way, Lovie Smith will be an NFL head coach soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Jeremy Fowler - Soon-to-be Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell conveyed a firm belief in Kirk Cousins during the interview process, I'm told. He's high on him. The front office must decide on Cousins' future due to his $45M cap hit, but many coaches interviewing for job liked Cousins, O'Connell included. Ross Uglem - This is something Peter Bukowski mentioned: There was a chance spreadsheet Kwesi loved Kirk’s dots on the spreadsheets. Hired a coach that believed in Kirk. What a time. To be alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Leader said: Jeremy Fowler - Soon-to-be Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell conveyed a firm belief in Kirk Cousins during the interview process, I'm told. He's high on him. The front office must decide on Cousins' future due to his $45M cap hit, but many coaches interviewing for job liked Cousins, O'Connell included. Ross Uglem - This is something Peter Bukowski mentioned: There was a chance spreadsheet Kwesi loved Kirk’s dots on the spreadsheets. Hired a coach that believed in Kirk. What a time. To be alive. That's smart, they're proving again to be the best managed team in the division after us. Kirk is not the problem there, if they build around him they may be a bit of a threat over the next couple of seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, Sandy said: That's smart, they're proving again to be the best managed team in the division after us. Kirk is not the problem there, if they build around him they may be a bit of a threat over the next couple of seasons. Disagree. The defense is what made the team. Kurt was able to manage games well and pick up wins when the D was playing very well. Just because he's not the problem doesnt make a boon. They have to rebuild that D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz41 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, Sandy said: That's smart, they're proving again to be the best managed team in the division after us. Kirk is not the problem there, if they build around him they may be a bit of a threat over the next couple of seasons. NO. You don't build a team around a JAG+ QB. Zimmer had the right idea, Speilman is the one who sabotaged it. I swear to god that he (Spielman) drafted right out of Kiper's BlueBook. Too late to build around Cousins, he just doesn't have the heart and he can't improvise (off platform). Cousins is a coach killer, he leads the league in third down completions followed by a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I disagree. Cousins is a good thrower. But he's part of a team, that's had a lousy o-line for years, and a lousy defense recently. The team around him hasn't been good enough, through no fault of his. If they fix the o-line and give him excellent protection, he'll be very productive and lead a strong offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, HighCalebR said: Disagree. The defense is what made the team. Kurt was able to manage games well and pick up wins when the D was playing very well. Just because he's not the problem doesnt make a boon. They have to rebuild that D. 26 minutes ago, Dubz41 said: NO. You don't build a team around a JAG+ QB. Zimmer had the right idea, Speilman is the one who sabotaged it. I swear to god that he (Spielman) drafted right out of Kiper's BlueBook. Too late to build around Cousins, he just doesn't have the heart and he can't improvise (off platform). Cousins is a coach killer, he leads the league in third down completions followed by a punt. I agree with both of you on some points...but you're forgetting, this is the Vikings. An 11 win season and a playoff win IS their Super Bowl. But jokes aside, as a fan I'd rather see a team go for it than to always try to lose until you find that elusive HOF QB. This is where I think us as Packers fans can get a little spoiled having had such superlative QB play for so long. Build the right team around Eli Manning and get hot at the right time...and Eli becomes a HOFer. Essentially, if they run it back with this offense with Kirk, Cook, and Jeffy, have a little more imaginative play calling, and focus on improving that defense to be a top ten unit, and they might turn some heads next year and have a shot at it come January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, craig said: I disagree. Cousins is a good thrower. But he's part of a team, that's had a lousy o-line for years, and a lousy defense recently. The team around him hasn't been good enough, through no fault of his. If they fix the o-line and give him excellent protection, he'll be very productive and lead a strong offense. This is exactly the team he had this year. With Darrisaw and Oneill locked in as bookends as well as the C they wont be getting too many more reinforcements there. Idk what else you expect them to add to the O? They have their 2 WRs and a RB. Tell me you believe Irv is the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sandy said: I agree with both of you on some points...but you're forgetting, this is the Vikings. An 11 win season and a playoff win IS their Super Bowl. But jokes aside, as a fan I'd rather see a team go for it than to always try to lose until you find that elusive HOF QB. This is where I think us as Packers fans can get a little spoiled having had such superlative QB play for so long. Build the right team around Eli Manning and get hot at the right time...and Eli becomes a HOFer. Essentially, if they run it back with this offense with Kirk, Cook, and Jeffy, have a little more imaginative play calling, and focus on improving that defense to be a top ten unit, and they might turn some heads next year and have a shot at it come January. I think its probably right to stick with Kurt while they look for the next guy. I disagree that you want to invest heavily in weapons for him as opposed to restocking the D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Sandy said: That's smart, they're proving again to be the best managed team in the division after us. Kirk is not the problem there, if they build around him they may be a bit of a threat over the next couple of seasons. You dont think they've been building around him already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Sandy said: That's smart, they're proving again to be the best managed team in the division after us. Kirk is not the problem there, if they build around him they may be a bit of a threat over the next couple of seasons. Yes. Very smart. They should definitely pay Kirk Cousins $45mil. It's a GREAT move for them. Viking fans should all contact the FO to encourage exactly this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I don't hate cousins but I'm scared to say it now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanfb Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Norm said: I don't hate cousins but I'm scared to say it now Depending on where Russell Wilson falls this spring, you could make the argument that Cousins will be a top 3-4 QB in the NFC next year. I mean, the conference is pretty depleted overall with Brees and Brady leaving the last few years. It's close but I'd probably take Cousins over Dak and Murray. That leaves Rodgers, Stafford, and who else? The AFC meanwhile is loaded, especially with good young talented QBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 14 minutes ago, packfanfb said: Depending on where Russell Wilson falls this spring, you could make the argument that Cousins will be a top 3-4 QB in the NFC next year. I mean, the conference is pretty depleted overall with Brees and Brady leaving the last few years. It's close but I'd probably take Cousins over Dak and Murray. That leaves Rodgers, Stafford, and who else? The AFC meanwhile is loaded, especially with good young talented QBs. Good news, we can have "close to Cousins". And then when he's a Packer, "Much better than Cousins." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Adam Schefter - Saints have informed their defensive coordinator Dennis Allen that they are hiring him as their next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Once again Allen replaces Sean Payton, minus the interim title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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