The most important position on the field will also be the most interesting one for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming up on the final year of his contract, and the new regime will have a big decision on their hands right out of the gates.
Newly-hired head coach Kevin O’Connell has been a vocal supporter of Cousins since his arrival with the team. There’s an already established relationship there with the two working together during O’Connell’s time as a quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders.
But how will newly-hired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah feel about Cousins counting $45 million against the salary cap, which is the third-highest hit across the entire NFL at that position?
That message of collaboration is about to get put to the test quickly.
In our first offseason positional preview, we’ll start with one of the most hotly-contested positions on the roster for the Vikings. Where do things stand for the team at quarterback?
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