Although we are unsure of the Minnesota Vikings’ actual quarterback situation moving forward, some are projecting a situation that the organization should definitely want to steer clear of.
If the Vikings don’t sign Kirk Cousins to a deal before free agency, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Russell Wilson, who will shortly become a free agent, may seek the team.
This is the report that is hidden behind the massive E$PN paywall:
If Wilson decides to become a free agent and is drawn to Minnesota, don’t be shocked—that is, if Kirk Cousins decides not to sign with the Vikings again (which is a big question. Sean McVay’s throwing tree, which promotes quarterback efficiency, produces Kevin O’Connell. In a group that also includes Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Justin Jefferson, Wilson would have an abundance of weapons.
Yes, indeed.The thought of throwing to those three guys and anyone else the Vikings might add this offseason should “intrigue” a lot of guys, in my opinion. Comparable to how most men are “intrigued” by the prospect of dating a Hollywood actress, but they shouldn’t count on receiving a call from one anytime soon.
In Denver, Wilson is no longer as popular. Before the 2022 NFL Draft, the Broncos traded up for Wilson from the Seahawks in exchange for a ton of players and draft picks; yet, Wilson hasn’t exactly played well in his two seasons in Denver. Granted, part of that was undoubtedly related to managing the catastrophe that was Nathaniel Hackett during his one and only (not even complete) season as the Broncos’ head coach; but, it was precisely this previous season that saw Wilson sit out the final two games of the campaign.
If the Vikings don’t get Cousins back, it just doesn’t make much sense for them to turn to Wilson. There would be no justification for letting Cousins depart and then bringing in a glaring downgrade in Wilson if you were planning to choose a rookie and needed a “bridge” quarterback to start while you were getting him ready for action. Wilson may be less expensive because he still has a lot of guaranteed money from the Broncos and is willing to accept a lesser offer from his new team. However, Wilson would be an obvious move in the wrong direction to replace Cousins because I assume that Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are interested in at least trying to win football games.
People, are you really that invested in Russell Wilson becoming the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback in 2024?
