Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kirk Cousins wants to find a QB1 opportunity before the NFL trade deadline, per reports. His former team, the Minnesota Vikings , seems to need a quarterback, and it’s caused some speculation as to whether or not he could return to Minneapolis. But would it be a good move for both sides?

I think it’s a disaster waiting to happen. Let’s look at how we got here to see where we shouldn’t be going.

Why is this even a thing?

The Vikings entered the year with playoff aspirations. After finishing 2024 with a 14-3 record, they were kicked around in the Wild Card round and were sent home. It was a wildly disappointing ending to a great season, and despite their success, they got rid of Sam Danrold.

The Vikings wanted to lean into their future. They’d j

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