{"id":2083955,"date":"2023-10-30T13:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kirk-cousins-called-the-most-loved-player-in-football-for-what-he-did-after-suffering-devastating-injury\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:03:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:03:35","slug":"kirk-cousins-called-the-most-loved-player-in-football-for-what-he-did-after-suffering-devastating-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kirk-cousins-called-the-most-loved-player-in-football-for-what-he-did-after-suffering-devastating-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirk Cousins hailed as &#8216;Football&#8217;s Beloved Player&#8217; for Post-Injury Actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkirk-cousins-called-the-most-loved-player-in-football-for-what-he-did-after-suffering-devastating-injury%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083955&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Why isn\u2019t Minnesota \u2063Vikings quarterback Kirk \u200dCousins a bigger deal?<\/h2>\n<p>In a sports world that so loves underdog stories and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-tells-teammates-fans-focus-eternal-perspective-gods-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">honest-to-goodness\u200c role models<\/a>, Cousins has long checked both\u2064 boxes \u2014 while also being one of the \u200dmost \u2064productive quarterbacks of \u200bthe last\u200b eight years.<\/p>\n<p>From the outset of his NFL career, the odds have \u2063been stacked against Cousins. People forget\u2062 because he\u2019s \u2063outlasted him, but Cousins was originally drafted to be\u200c the back-up to \u200bthen-Washington Redskins superstar Robert Griffin III.<\/p>\n<p>Not only did Cousins eventually outlast the talented \u2064but injury-prone \u200dGriffin in Washington, \u200che would continue to \u200bthrive\u200b when he joined the Vikings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kirk-cousins-signs-unprecedented-contract-with-new-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">as \u2064a free agent<\/a> \u2063 before\u200d the 2018 NFL season.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064fact, since \u2064joining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/minnesota-vikings-condemn-racist-attacks-running-back-following-loss-eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota<\/a>, Cousins has never failed to reach the\u2063 following benchmarks in a season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3,600 passing yards<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>26 passing \u2064touchdowns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 rushing touchdown<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Win at least \u200bseven games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He\u2019s \u2062never failed to\u200b hit at\u2062 least those numbers every year he\u2019s been with the Vikings \u2026 until this year.<\/p>\n<p>Cousins, in the \u2062final year of his contract, suffered a devastating Achilles injury during \u2062the Vikings 24-10 road win over their bitter rivals, the Green \u2063Bay\u2064 Packers, on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The injury \u200cwill be the first time that \u200bthe durable Cousins will have to miss time due to \u2062actual injury \u2063in his \u206412-year career, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/recap\/_\/gameId\/401547506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>. He missed one game in 2021 \u2062due \u2062to a positive COVID-19 test.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 play in question wasn\u2019t even extraordinary.\u200c His Achilles\u200b appeared to just pop on a non-contact injury when Cousins planted his leg\u200b in \u2062the\u2062 fourth \u2062quarter of the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Looks like \u200cachilles, no.  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iFlt2TbsSJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/iFlt2TbsSJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xmSRayqhc2\">pic.twitter.com\/xmSRayqhc2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Scott \u200bFish (@ScottFish24) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScottFish24\/status\/1718714897557541370?\">October 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But if you \u200bneed a real testament\u200b to \u200bthe man\u2019s character, look no further than the way in which\u2063 Cousins responded to what he\u2064 assuredly knew was going to be a season-ending injury:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The most loved \u200dplayer in football:\u2064 While being carted off the field \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Vikings?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Vikings<\/a> QB Kirk Cousins started clapping for his teammates, encouraging them.<\/p>\n<p>He was most\u2062 likely in\u200b excruciating pain, but \u200bhe \u2062made sure to be there\u200b for his teammates.<\/p>\n<p>This is why Kirk is the most loved\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1XnuQ26UR1\">pic.twitter.com\/1XnuQ26UR1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLFootball \u2062(@_MLFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_MLFootball\/status\/1718785176526844387?\">October 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cousins \u2062was seen cheering \u2063his\u2062 teammates on\u200c and\u200b rooting for them \u2063from the medical cart \u2063as if \u200dhe weren\u2019t even injured \u2014 and it can\u2019t be understated that he did this with\u2064 an excruciating injury. (Achilles ruptures\u200b are often described as someone taking a hot bat and hitting you as hard\u200c as they can in your\u2062 calf.)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most loved player in football: While being carted off the field\u200b #Vikings QB Kirk Cousins started clapping for his teammates, \u2064encouraging them,\u201d one popular \u2063NFL X account posted. \u201cHe was most\u2063 likely in excruciating pain, but he made sure to be there for his \u2063teammates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is\u200d why Kirk \u2064is the most loved \u200bplayer in the \u2062league, even if he does not play\u200b for\u2063 your team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kirk-cousins-called-the-most-loved-player-in-football-for-what-he-did-after-suffering-devastating-injury\/\" title=\"Kirk Cousins hailed as 'Football's Beloved Player' for Post-Injury Actions\">similar sentiments began cropping<\/a> up on social media.<\/p>\n<p>NFL pundit and fantasy expert Field Yates <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FieldYates\/status\/1718780285523755136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>, \u201cKirk Cousins\u2062 could tell \u200cinstantly \u200chis injury was\u2064 bad. He \u2063probably knew he tore his Achilles right away.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust as \u2064the \u200dcart is\u200b about\u2063 to \u200btake him to\u2062 the locker \u200croom and with his season over, you can see him \u200dlook up in a key \u2062moment and cheer \u200con his team as they battle \u2062for a \u200cdivision win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll always respect\u2062 Kirk. Helluva\u200c teammate and leader.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One \u2064NFL X account <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jasrifootball\/status\/1718782307006341321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promised<\/a> the world that \u201cKirk Cousins will be back\u201d and that \u201c[t]his video summarizes who Kirk Cousins is \u200dperfectly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cousins, who is set to be a free agent following the season, is finished for the year, \u2063meaning the Vikings will have to \u200brely on rookie\u200c fifth-round pick quarterback Jaren Hall for the rest of\u2064 the season. Some,\u200d however, have pegged beleaguered New England Patriots quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/nesn.com\/2023\/10\/could-kirk-cousins-injury-create-landing-spot-for-patriots-mac-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Jones<\/a> \u2062as a possible \u2063trade candidate\u2063 for the Vikings.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fans-furious-nfls-dumbest-touchback-rule-probably-costs-vikings-touchdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vikings<\/a> will look to \u2062climb back over .500\u2063 when the team travels\u200b to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday \u2014 \u2063without Kirk Cousins.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch\u200b p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western Journal has \u200dbeen \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-recruits-super-bowl-champ-to-be-official-spokesman-for-covid-booster\/\" title=\"Pfizer hires Super Bowl champ as COVID booster spokesperson.\">labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply<\/a> \u2064because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about \u2062what is happening in America.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-star-says-he-was-hospitalized-against-his-will-injected-with-unknown-substance\/\" title=\"NFL star claims he was forcibly hospitalized, injected with unknown substance.\">woke \u200cadvertisers dictate<\/a> the content we \u200bshare with our community. 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Your \u200csupport\u2063 means we \u200ccan continue\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-senator-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-90\/\" title=\"Dianne Feinstein, 90, Democratic Senator, passes away.\">expose\u2064 false narratives<\/a>\u2063 and \u200bdefend\u2064 traditional\u200c American values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with us by donating today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for \u200dyour support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post\u2064 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kirk-cousins-called-loved-player-football-suffering-devastating-injury\/\">Kirk \u200dCousins Called &#8216;The Most \u200dLoved Player\u200b in\u2062 Football&#8217; for What He Did After Suffering Devastating Injury<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The \u200dWestern Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> Why isn\u2019t Minnesota\u2064 Vikings quarterback \u200dKirk Cousins \u2062a bigger deal?<\/p>\n<p>In the world of sports,\u2063 there is a\u2063 deep \u2064fascination with underdog stories and genuine role models. Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Minnesota \u2062Vikings, seems\u200b to check off both of these boxes. Not only that, but he has also been one of the most productive\u200c quarterbacks in the last eight years. \u2064So, \u200bwhy isn<\/p>\n<h2>-\u2062 Despite his consistent productivity, why hasn&#8217;t Kirk Cousins achieved more success or accolades in\u200b his \u200bcareer<\/h2>\n<p><span>  There could be several \u2062reasons why Kirk Cousins has not achieved \u200bmore\u200d success\u2063 or accolades in his career despite his consistent productivity:<\/p>\n<p>1. Team Performance: Football is a\u200b team sport, and success is not solely dependent on an\u2062 individual \u200cplayer&#8217;s performance. Cousins has played for the\u200b Washington Redskins (now the Washington Football Team) \u200cand \u200bthe Minnesota Vikings, both of which have had their \u200dshare \u2062of\u200b struggles\u200b and \u200dinconsistencies. Poor \u2062team performances, lack of support from teammates, or\u200c coaching \u2064changes can \u200daffect a\u2062 player&#8217;s overall success and recognition.<\/p>\n<p>2. Competitive Conference: The NFC,\u2064 where Kirk Cousins\u2062 has spent his\u2062 entire \u2062career, is widely \u200cregarded as one of the most\u2063 competitive conferences in the NFL. Facing tough opponents regularly can \u2064make it challenging\u200d for a \u200dquarterback to consistently achieve success or accumulate accolades.<\/p>\n<p>3. Lack of Playoff\u2063 Success: While Cousins has been able to\u2064 lead \u2062his teams \u200cto the playoffs,\u200d he has\u200c not\u200c experienced significant playoff success. Playoff performances and wins often play a significant role in \u200cdetermining a player&#8217;s \u200boverall legacy and accolades. \u200cIf a quarterback does not find success in the postseason, it can overshadow their regular-season achievements.<\/p>\n<p>4. Statistical Comparisons: Although Cousins has put \u2064up impressive numbers throughout his career, he often gets compared to other top-tier quarterbacks who\u200c have \u2063achieved more success or accolades.\u2064 This can diminish the perception\u2063 of his accomplishments, \u200bmaking it harder\u2064 for him to receive recognition\u200b and accolades in a highly competitive league.<\/p>\n<p>5. Perception\u200d of Performance: Perception \u200dplays a crucial role in how players are\u200b evaluated\u200c for accolades and success.\u2063 Some critics argue that Cousins \u2063may not\u2064 have the same impact or &#8220;clutch&#8221;\u2064 factor as other \u2062quarterbacks, leading to a perception that his success is more a result of individual statistics rather than significant contributions to his team&#8217;s victories.<\/p>\n<p>6. Timing and Competition: The\u200c NFL has seen a wave of\u200d highly talented quarterbacks entering \u200dthe\u2064 league\u2063 during Cousins&#8217; career, \u200dincluding players like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and\u2062 Deshaun Watson. This increased competition can make it harder \u2064for Cousins to\u2062 stand out and receive the \u2064same level of \u200crecognition and accolades as his peers.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note\u200b that success and accolades in football are subjective and influenced\u2062 by various factors.\u2063 While Cousins\u200c may not\u200d have achieved as much success or recognition as \u2064some other \u2062quarterbacks, his consistent productivity should \u200cstill be acknowledged.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why isn&#8217;t Kirk Cousins, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, more popular? He embodies the underdog narrative and serves as a genuine role model in a sports industry that adores such stories. 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