NFL insider drops bombshell report on Vikings’ Kirk Cousins

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

They clawed back to 4/4 when Kirk took em into Lamblow and beat GB. We dont win their often and the team was on a roll.

That gets overshadowed by what happened the rest of the year. 

But my main point is that if they dont get a deal done before early March FA period, they can go 2nd tier starter and get a 2nd tier qb to draft. But that kid will have to start in most likely 2 years if its JJMc. 

That aint going to make the locker room happy, jjefferson happy or the fans.

I dont envy them.

 

Here is my thing with Cousins, nobody disputes a healthy Cousins gives us the best chance to win next season. We can all agree on that. What's in dispute is what's "fair" on an extension and protects the franchise from having to commit any more money out to him long term. That's why I say, a one year deal with a team option for a second makes the most sense under the circumstances. If Atlanta or some other team wants to give him a fully guaranteed two or three year deal...let them take that risk and we move in another direction. If they are building this thing for a new "competitive window" starting in 2025, what sense does it make to continue kicking the can down the road on yet another Cousins extension? 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

@"supafreak84" said: Here is my thing with Cousins, nobody disputes a healthy Cousins gives us the best chance to win next season. We can all agree on that. What's in dispute is what's "fair" on an extension and protects the franchise from having to commit any more money out to him long term. That's why I say, a one year deal with a team option for a second makes the most sense under the circumstances. If Atlanta or some other team wants to give him a fully guaranteed two or three year deal...let them take that risk and we move in another direction. If they are building this thing for a new "competitive window" starting in 2025, what sense does it make to continue kicking the can down the road on yet another Cousins extension? 

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

@"Skodin" said: Mercenary Kirk continues, this should be no surprise to anyone.  He's made a quarter BILLION from this franchise and has turned out one playoff win.

Here's a good idea Kirk, go 3 years for $60M, guaranteed and allow the team to have $20M per year to actually build out a team that can support your aging ass to win it all.  IF that is what matters to you.

Paying him more than $30M is lunacy and shows this franchise isn't about building a winner, it's about selling tickets

Let him play in Atlanta and not win a playoff game for the rest of his career

Golly, what a brute...setting those records with JJ, leading the league in TD passes when he got hurt...I'm sure he's "just productive for stats", as the haters try to say.... (cough)

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I imagine the 1-yr contract point is an inference from the breakdown in their prior conversation last off-season where the Vikings wouldn't offer or guarantee any money past the 2024 season. The Vikings had offered to tack 2 years on Kirk's existing deal with 2023 (last season) and 2024 being guaranteed. Then the Vikings would have flexibility in 2025. Since it was only a single new year in guaranteed money Kirk didn't really engage in that. 

The Kirk extension talks are very interesting since there are two colliding forces. Kirk will need more than a single year on a new deal and guarantees (likely full) into 2025. The Vikings on the other hand have very intentionally earmarked 2025 as the start of their new competitive window. They have complete flexibility. Hockenson, Addison, and Cine are the only 3 players on the entire roster with guaranteed money in 2025 which is kind of crazy.

Kirk played well, but is that enough to get the Viking to move off what they've setup in 2025? 

What does "the start of their new competitive window" mean?

I yearn for the six seasons of 50-39-1 and  0-2 in playoff appearances so lets continue to do what we have always been doing :) 
All because a decade ago a whole different regime over drafted Ponder - yikes scary.  Too scary to ever take a swing again.  

@"kmillard" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

When did Kirk become this great QB all of a sudden? I must have missed that. 1 playoff win in 6 years. Time to get off the merry go round. If they sign him it will be for three years guaranteed. 

The clearing of cap space and not resigning Kirk to another extension last year, led me to believe they were ready to move in a different direction. I just can't see it any other way.
If that indeed was the plan, it doesn't make sense that Kwesi didn't accumulate more draft capitol last year. Perhaps he tried but couldn't find a reasonable deal by trading a veteran or draft picks, who knows?

Picking at eleven, positions them to trade future draft capitol to move up for a QB they really love. And I think that may happen. 

Signing Kirk  also sounds reasonable. But I doubt they will get a discount for the risk he may not recover from his injury. 
The Vikings and Kirk say they love each other but, when the money is laid on the table, I suspect Kirk will be wearing a different color uniform next year!

Kwesi has put Kirk in the drivers seat and Kwesi sliding around in the backseat without a seatbelt!

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

No way in hell is Kirk taking a less than market value deal.  He is in it for himself and the money and if the Vikings don't meet his contract demands then let him find somebody that will.  

@"Greylock" said: No way in hell is Kirk taking a less than market value deal.  He is in it for himself and the money and if the Vikings don't meet his contract demands then let him find somebody that will.  

@"Greylock" said: No way in hell is Kirk taking a less than market value deal.  He is in it for himself and the money and if the Vikings don't meet his contract demands then let him find somebody that will.  

I don't want to agree with this, but I do.  The way it was worded that "It isn't about the money in the contract, but what it represents."
Oh ok....

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"kmillard" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

When did Kirk become this great QB all of a sudden? I must have missed that. 1 playoff win in 6 years. Time to get off the merry go round. If they sign him it will be for three years guaranteed. 

So by your metric, the Vikings....in the HISTORY of the franchise....have never had a great QB because NONE have delivered us a championship.  But yeah, we're just gonna pick one up in this draft no problem

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I imagine the 1-yr contract point is an inference from the breakdown in their prior conversation last off-season where the Vikings wouldn't offer or guarantee any money past the 2024 season. The Vikings had offered to tack 2 years on Kirk's existing deal with 2023 (last season) and 2024 being guaranteed. Then the Vikings would have flexibility in 2025. Since it was only a single new year in guaranteed money Kirk didn't really engage in that. 

The Kirk extension talks are very interesting since there are two colliding forces. Kirk will need more than a single year on a new deal and guarantees (likely full) into 2025. The Vikings on the other hand have very intentionally earmarked 2025 as the start of their new competitive window. They have complete flexibility. Hockenson, Addison, and Cine are the only 3 players on the entire roster with guaranteed money in 2025 which is kind of crazy.

Kirk played well, but is that enough to get the Viking to move off what they've setup in 2025? 

What does "the start of their new competitive window" mean?

@"minny65" said: I yearn for the six seasons of 50-39-1 and  0-2 in playoff appearances so lets continue to do what we have always been doing :)  All because a decade ago a whole different regime over drafted Ponder - yikes scary.  Too scary to ever take a swing again.  

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"kmillard" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

When did Kirk become this great QB all of a sudden? I must have missed that. 1 playoff win in 6 years. Time to get off the merry go round. If they sign him it will be for three years guaranteed. 

So by your metric, the Vikings....in the HISTORY of the franchise....have never had a great QB because NONE have delivered us a championship.  But yeah, we're just gonna pick one up in this draft no problem

@"StickyBun" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"kmillard" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"CFIAvike" said:

@"FLVike" said:

Moving up in the draft would cost a fortune? Really?The Lions moved up 20 spots for two pancakes and a waffle. We should be able to move up 6 spots for just two pancakes.

If the Vikings let Kirk walk, moving up WILL cost a fortune because every GM in front of them in the draft will know the Vikings have a proverbial loaded shotgun to their head to get a QB. 

Good fucking luck selling ANYONE on the idea of watching “Gardner Minshew” for two years while we wait to see if one of the “Christian Ponders” we reach for at #11 or draft in the second round pans out. 

At least I’ll get to happily point out what an absolutely moronic plan it was if this ends up being the option they take. I was right when i said we’d be lucky to win 8 games once Kirk went down (and was ripped during Dobbs-mania) and I’m just as right about this. 

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again:

if Kirk walks, its either Maye, Williams, Daniels or the nuclear option

So you are going on record as saying that any QB other than the 3 you listed will be busts?

And way to stick you neck out on the over under,  the teams star receiver was out, the starting QB goes down for the year, our IOL was shit as well as our running game.  The D wasn't doing much and the team had started the year 1-4,  so they had proven they knew how to lose.

I'm not going on record saying that every QB I didn't list will bust, what I'm saying is it will take 2-3 years of development to figure out whether they are busts or not.  The only QBs I listed are the ones that can/will start from day 1.  Meaning if you don't extend Cousins or go for one of the top 3 QBs, you might as well blow everything up because we'll be on the never-ending merry-go-round of shitty QBs for who knows how long.

And to your second point....I was absolutely KILLED on this board for suggesting that Dobbs wasn't great right away and 8 wins was a likely probability.  I WAS wrong though...we only got 7 wins.

Just because you need 2 or 3 years to evaluate a QB doesn't preclude you from continuing to try and improve the position.   This dumb ass notion that you can only draft a new QB once the previous has failed is stupid as shit,  and any GM that follows that mentality should be unemployed.  

And you said Ponder as in a bust,    not about taking years to evaluate.   If you don't see it by the end of year one if you arent sold,  back to the well.  Just be up front about it and that way nobody freaks out.  Don't oversell any pick and there won't be problems. 

When did Kirk become this great QB all of a sudden? I must have missed that. 1 playoff win in 6 years. Time to get off the merry go round. If they sign him it will be for three years guaranteed. 

So by your metric, the Vikings....in the HISTORY of the franchise....have never had a great QB because NONE have delivered us a championship.  But yeah, we're just gonna pick one up in this draft no problem

Yep....AND get rid of one of the best QBs in Viking's history. Because, you know, its 'time to get off the merry go round'. 

I have my thoughts on what they should/shouldn't do just like everyone else. I've shared them many times before.

But what's genuinely frustrating is this idea that, "we have to keep Kirk because we have no one else!". Okay, but the reason we have no one else is because we keep keeping Kirk! It's become a chicken/egg thing every offseason for practically as long as I can remember at this point.
Whatever happens with Kirk-- 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 0 years-- for the love of God can a GM put in a succession plan so that we aren't in this same exhausting position yet again next offseason? Please.