According to reports from within the TCO Performance Center, quarterback Kirk Cousins intends to join his team on the field on Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings meet their division rivals, the Detroit Lions, as the Vikings fight for their playoff survival.
Obviously, Kirk Cousins will not play again this season after tearing his Achilles in week 8, but his return to the sideline will be crucial in many ways. Kirk will provide leadership in an unconventional but effective manner, he will be able to guide Nick Mullens through game situations, and most importantly, he will be the inspiration the squad may need to beat this “not your father’s Detroit Lions” team on Christmas Eve.
It’s no mystery who has been the team’s leader since his arrival in 2018, and that’s QB Kirk Cousins. Kirk strolling along the sidelines, cheering at home against a tough division adversary, will be a welcome sight for teammates. A familiar figure like Kirk Cousins might provide the energy and inspiration this team requires as it prepares to run the divisional gauntlet before the NFL Playoffs begin.
Kirk will be on the sidelines tomorrow as a second quarterbacks coach, talking Nick Mullens through game time scenarios as the Vikings fight for their right to participate in the tournament. Kirk has seen more defenses than most current NFL quarterbacks, so his counsel might come in handy for Mullens during important periods of the game.
Kirk Cousins’ future with the Vikings is unknown, but his significance off the field tomorrow and for the next three weeks should not be underestimated. I get that Kirk won’t be able to throw passes or read defenses for Nick Mullens tomorrow, but he can help him comprehend the “what” and “why” of any plan they throw at him. Not to mention that Kirk may be the most ardent supporter on the field tomorrow because all he cares about is the Minnesota Vikings winning. It’s been a difficult few weeks without him, but Kirk’s return to the field tomorrow and for the rest of the season will be celebrated.