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In a recent statement that has the sports community buzzing, Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf chose not to confirm whether star quarterback Kirk Cousins would re-sign with the team when his contract concludes in the upcoming spring.
Instead, he intimated that such pivotal decisions would rest in the hands of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell, to be addressed at an appropriate juncture.
A Decision in the Wings
Wilf sidestepped direct questions regarding Cousins' tenure with the franchise, stating, "We'll leave that to Kwesi and Coach to work through those discussions." While acknowledging that internal discussions on Cousins' future with the team are ongoing, Wilf emphasized the organization's immediate focus: a successful 2023 season.
"Our real focus is 100% on 2023 and getting where we need to be, and where I know we can be," Wilf declared. Cousins, soon to celebrate his 35th birthday, has publicly expressed his desire to conclude his impressive football career in Minnesota.
This sentiment is echoed by Adofo-Mensah, who articulated a flexible stance on the issue, saying, "every option is open to us." The general manager further elaborated, "Sometimes you come to a place where you decide, 'Hey, let's talk later.
This is a solution for now.' That's all that's happened."
In the Here and Now
While the future remains uncertain, Wilf conveyed a strong vote of confidence in Cousins' current standing with the team. "We feel great about the quarterback situation," he affirmed, seemingly addressing the potential concerns of fans and stakeholders.
Further, in a move that celebrates Cousins' contribution to the team, Wilf lauded him as an "outstanding leader." He added, "He's led this team incredibly these past few years and we're looking for great things from him in 2023." In essence, while the fate of Cousins' association with the Vikings post-spring remains a topic of speculation, one thing is clear: the upcoming season sees him as a pivotal figure, leading the charge.
The Vikings, their management, and their legion of fans all anticipate another year of on-field magic from the seasoned quarterback.
