Kirk Cousins, due to the similarity in pronunciation between his last na and the word "cousin," is affectionately called "Cousin" by Hua Xia fans to bridge the gap.
Is Cousins an elite/top quarterback?
Not necessarily.
So far, he’s only led the Washington Redskins to the playoffs once in the 2015 season, and was eliminated in the first round.
Moreover, extending the tiline to 2024, Cousins’ regular-season win rate has hovered around 50%, and his playoff qualifications are unremarkable, nothing much to discuss.
However, is Cousins an average-level starting quarterback in the league?
Without a doubt.
Not just average, but slightly above the league average.
Accuracy, long pass ability, pass distribution, secondary defense reading, pass completion rate, interception numbers, and other quarterback trics—all show that Cousins is above league average and certainly deserves a starting spot.
Perhaps the only issue with Cousins is this:
His negotiation skills far exceed his professional skills, allowing his salary to easily rank among the top quarterbacks in the league, causing controversy over his deservedness, which is the root of his frequent storms of criticism.
Last season, Cousins joined the Minnesota Vikings with a historically fully guaranteed contract, and the result was a disappointing failure to even make the playoffs, despite ambitions of a Super Bowl charge.
Cousins’ fully guaranteed contract beca a massive target, naturally becoming a vent for frustrations—not only fans, but players too mock him as "undeserving" to an endless degree.
To this, Cousins remains calm.
Because he knows that no matter what he does, he can’t satisfy everyone, and he doesn’t need to care about the gossip—staying true to himself.
Walk his own path, let others talk.
Until... Li Wei.
Li Wei broke the running back ceiling, signing a contract that set both duration and salary records, earning praise and raves across the league.
Originally, this had nothing to do with Cousins; he had no grievances with Li Wei.
However!
Unexpectedly, amidst the controversial conflict, netizens pegged Cousins as a contrast, using him as a negative example to highlight Li Wei’s value, firmly believing that the Kansas City Chiefs’ decision was much wiser than the Minnesota Vikings’.
"Explanation:
Because Cousins = a dud.
Therefore, Li Wei = a gem.
Answer: The Kansas City Chiefs scored big."
This formula spread rapidly and widely.
The innocent Cousins caught in the crossfire, becoming a scapegoat in the argunt for Veach’s reasonable and wise renewal of Li Wei, directly sacrificed.
Cousins: ???
Clearly, Cousins doesn’t like being used as a stepping stone, even less so to repeatedly beco synonymous with the term "dud," boiling with anger—
It’s all Li Wei’s fault.
Once the schedule ca out, Cousins had been secretly sharpening his knife.
Defeat Li Wei; prove himself, kill two birds with one stone.
And lead the team to the playoffs, washing away the stigma of being a dud.
All along, Cousins was holding his breath for this match.
However, a surprise occurred.
Mahos unexpectedly injured and absent!
Cousins: !
Great news, great news, Cousin believes this is a sign from God, he is about to personally defeat Li Wei, he is about to vindicate himself.
In excitent, during an interview with reporters, Cousins accidentally let slip.
"We are ready, we will prove ourselves with actions, soon revealing who really is the dud."
Oops, his true thoughts slipped out, now what?
Reporter: ... "Dud? Are you talking about Li Wei?"
Cousins blinked, "Minnesota Vikings will win!"
Then, the major news dia couldn’t contain their excitent.
"Vikings versus Chiefs! I can!"
"Viking pirates against native chiefs, what kind of Hollywood B-movie script is this?"
"Cousins brimming with confidence: We will defeat Li Wei."
Fanning the flas, stirring up trouble, sparks and smoke soon spread everywhere.
Originally, last week’s Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers "midseason Super Bowl" was already thrilling and exciting, fully energized; this week’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings had suddenly beco overshadowed, almost without any flashy highlights.
But now, Cousins single-handedly heated up the scene.
Hate-pulling ability is not to be underestimated.
For the second consecutive week, the Kansas City Chiefs held ground at Arrowhead Stadium to face strong rivals, perhaps this is the only good news amid Mahos’ absence struggles.
At the start, the Minnesota Vikings proved themselves with real action:
They ca prepared, not fearing the defending champions, not just unafraid, but ready to defeat the opponent.
This season’s 6-2 record is by no ans luck!
Especially after the division rival Green Bay Packers just lost to the opponent, they can’t wait to use a victory to slap their division rival in the face—
Can even the Kansas City Chiefs without Mahos not be defeated?
Co on, let’s demonstrate, follow obediently behind and learn well.
As they stepped on the field, the Minnesota Vikings showed patience and fortitude, not rushing, not flustered, thodically advancing, balanced in passing and running, controlling the rhythm, evidently a well-prepared coaching staff.
In the last match, the Kansas City Chiefs defense showed their fangs, facing Green Bay Packers and Rodgers, demonstrating true strength at crucial monts, with budding strength in front and back coverage capabilities.
For this, the Minnesota Vikings studied the ga footage comprehensively for strategy formulation.
Cousins is a quarterback with long pass capability, but his real strength lies in the speed of his release.
Fast. Precise. Fierce.
Not rainbow passes, but bullet passes, completing connections in a straight line.
For this, the Minnesota Vikings devised routes involving a lot of short passes, relying on players covering each other, creating passing space for Cousins.
Cousins’ scalpel-like precise and sharp passes cut through the defense.
Advancing, not fast, but incisive.
The core is rhythm control, avoiding pass rush pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defense in front lines, and using dazzling running routes to hide Cousins’ true passing lanes, bypassing Kansas City Chiefs secondary defense.
Simultaneously, there’s ground advancent covering.
The Minnesota Vikings’ offense played composedly, consuming six minutes and thirty-three seconds, with Cousins connecting with the wide receiver on a three-yard short pass for a touchdown.
Striking first.
Facing the Kansas City Chiefs defense that allowed no advances in the tussle against Rodgers last match, Cousins expressed his roar in this way:
Targeting not only the Green Bay Packers but also the Kansas City Chiefs.
Roar!
Cousins clenched his fist, roared, and looked firmly and brightly towards Li Wei, issuing a challenge—
He ca for victory.
However, three minutes and seven seconds later, Arrowhead Stadium exploded with thunderous energy igniting the whole scene.
"He’s here, he’s there, he’s everywhere, he’s the Edgerunner, Li Wei, Li Wei, Li Wei!"
In the Minnesota Vikings end zone, Li Wei gently juggled the football, not a drop of sweat on him, looking all fresh and dry.
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