Two front-runners emerge in the Kirk Cousins trade lottery

The Minnesota Vikings’ distinctive knack for successful shut video games earned them a playoff bid in 2022. They finally squandered it and have been upset by the New York Giants, however not less than they reigned supreme atop a weak NFC North.

Historical past isn’t repeating itself this 12 months.

Minnesota is at present 1-4 on the 12 months and may’t win a one-touchdown recreation to save lots of its life.

In consequence, the Vikings are more and more dashing towards a roster blow-up. All indicators now level to Kirk Cousins being traded earlier than the tip of this season.

Over the previous week, two clear front-runners have emerged for Cousins’s providers.

The primary is the New York Jets. With Aaron Rodgers shelved and Zach Wilson repeatedly proving he isn’t a starter-level participant within the NFL, Robert Saleh’s squad wants stability at quarterback. Cousins might present that.

If not the Jets, the New England Patriots additionally make a ton of sense. There was hope that Invoice O’Brien’s arrival would repair no matter ailed Mac Jones final season. It hasn’t. 

Earlier this week, a report emerged suggesting that head coach Invoice Belichick was on the recent seat. He must do one thing, and shortly, if he desires to keep away from Robert Kraft’s wrath. Buying Cousins might be the answer.

The one actual downside right here is that Cousins has a no-trade clause. This week, reporters requested him about it.