Gil Brandt over at NFL.com put together a list of three quarterbacks who increased their stock in 2018, and three that took a hit.
Sadly for Vikings fans, Kirk Cousins’ stock took a hit. But unfortunately, you can’t sell this stock. It still has two years and $58 million guaranteed left on it.
Here’s what Brandt wrote about Cousins:
He was right around his career averages as a full-season starter entering the season (4,392 yards, 27 touchdowns and 12 picks per year, with a passer rating of 97.5), and his completion percentage (70.1) was actually the second-best in the NFL. But the fact remains the Vikings went 1-6 against playoff teams and ended up watching the postseason from home one year after reaching the NFC title game.
I’ve written before that while Cousins’ season may have been a disappointment, he’s not the only person to blame for the team’s lack of success.
He should be better in 2019 with a healthy Dalvin Cook and (hopefully) improved offensive line.
