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ORIGINAL: Viking Rich

Another good nugget for O'Connell:

NFL Teams in 2021 ran the 11 personnel package (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on average at 61%.
The 2 highest teams?

1. LA Rams - 85%
2. Bengals - 77%

28. Vikings - 47%

https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/nfl-stats/personnel-groupings/offense/offensive-personnel-grouping-frequency-2021/

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Viking Rich

Another good nugget for O'Connell:

NFL Teams in 2021 ran the 11 personnel package (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on average at 61%.
The 2 highest teams?

1. LA Rams - 85%
2. Bengals - 77%

28. Vikings - 47%

https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/nfl-stats/personnel-groupings/offense/offensive-personnel-grouping-frequency-2021/

Compare that to Jim Harbaugh and his run heavy offenses.

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ORIGINAL: Dana Turner

With KOC taking the job at Minnesota, I think that means that Cousins is staying in place.

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ORIGINAL: Daniel Lee Young

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ORIGINAL: Dana Turner

With KOC taking the job at Minnesota, I think that means that Cousins is staying in place.

I agree, and at this point in time, all I care about is NOT giving him an extension to rework his contract and lower the cap hit, unless it’s a sign and trade.

And not for Deshaun Watson…..( I’m looking at you, Marty)..

If we do a sign and trade.. I’d prefer draft picks, or any QB that the “ still not in place” coaching staff feels would be a good fit for the offensive philosophy.

I’m ok with cousins for next season, and if a new regime can get him to the next level of winning, like in prime time and in playoff situations..then resign him..

But his history, Cousin’s history, seems to indicate he has reached his plateau.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Allen

I like the idea of trading Cousins and some others, tank in 2022, and then build for 2023. Need to find the QB either in this year's draft or next year.

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ORIGINAL: Dana Turner

With KOC taking the job at Minnesota, I think that means that Cousins is staying in place. I could certainly be wrong, but KOC has history with Cousins and it can be said that Stafford and Cousins are fairly similar types of QB's. Both have solid arm talent, with accuracy and ball placement a premium and both also throw a good ball downfield. Both also have similar poor traits, not being mobile, pocket awareness and the mantra of not being able to put the team on your shoulders and take them to victory. I get people being weary of Cousins, he's an odd dude, kindoff a nerd type, so uncomfortable to get behind. He's not the QB who everybody loves and fawns over, but I do believe he can take a team to the championship. If you add one more solid piece, possible two (Bradbury) to the offensive line, possibly another tall receiver, and this offense is pretty formidable, now that it will be opened up. I say extend Cousins, fix the salary cap so that we can do a couple other FA moves, and get this defense some help in the draft.

I know many would like to see a fresh start in the QB room, hell, I'm one of them, but if I'm reading the tea leaves, I believe it's saying get used to Cousins and truth be told, that's not the worst thing that can happen this off season!

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Dana Turner

With KOC taking the job at Minnesota, I think that means that Cousins is staying in place. I could certainly be wrong, but KOC has history with Cousins and it can be said that Stafford and Cousins are fairly similar types of QB's. Both have solid arm talent, with accuracy and ball placement a premium and both also throw a good ball downfield. Both also have similar poor traits, not being mobile, pocket awareness and the mantra of not being able to put the team on your shoulders and take them to victory. I get people being weary of Cousins, he's an odd dude, kindoff a nerd type, so uncomfortable to get behind. He's not the QB who everybody loves and fawns over, but I do believe he can take a team to the championship. If you add one more solid piece, possible two (Bradbury) to the offensive line, possibly another tall receiver, and this offense is pretty formidable, now that it will be opened up. I say extend Cousins, fix the salary cap so that we can do a couple other FA moves, and get this defense some help in the draft.

I know many would like to see a fresh start in the QB room, hell, I'm one of them, but if I'm reading the tea leaves, I believe it's saying get used to Cousins and truth be told, that's not the worst thing that can happen this off season!

I believe that's about as perfect a description as I've ever seen. I always believed it was his look - it is, nerdy

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I like the idea of swapping QB's with Cleveland.

A player for player swap with us getting out of 35 of that 45 million. No draft compensation from us.

Hold onto Baker for a bit. Draft a QB. Pick the most advantageous time to move Baker.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Dana Turner

With KOC taking the job at Minnesota, I think that means that Cousins is staying in place. I could certainly be wrong, but KOC has history with Cousins and it can be said that Stafford and Cousins are fairly similar types of QB's. Both have solid arm talent, with accuracy and ball placement a premium and both also throw a good ball downfield. Both also have similar poor traits, not being mobile, pocket awareness and the mantra of not being able to put the team on your shoulders and take them to victory. I get people being weary of Cousins, he's an odd dude, kindoff a nerd type, so uncomfortable to get behind. He's not the QB who everybody loves and fawns over, but I do believe he can take a team to the championship. If you add one more solid piece, possible two (Bradbury) to the offensive line, possibly another tall receiver, and this offense is pretty formidable, now that it will be opened up. I say extend Cousins, fix the salary cap so that we can do a couple other FA moves, and get this defense some help in the draft.

I know many would like to see a fresh start in the QB room, hell, I'm one of them, but if I'm reading the tea leaves, I believe it's saying get used to Cousins and truth be told, that's not the worst thing that can happen this off season!

I believe that's about as perfect a description as I've ever seen. I always believed it was his look - it is, nerdy

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Allen

I like the idea of trading Cousins and some others, tank in 2022, and then build for 2023. Need to find the QB either in this year's draft or next year.

I can't respect anyone associated with a tank effort - that must be an oxymoron.

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ORIGINAL: marty

The one season O'Connell worked with KC, was KC's worst year. O'Connell has worked with Brady and other QBs, he knows how KC can be error prone.

The difference with Stafford is, the Rams saw him as a final piece. The Vikings aren't that close. After you look at what Dana mentioned for offense, then there all the holes on defense. And that is with a lot less cap money to work with.

I think KC is as good as gone.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: marty

The one season O'Connell worked with KC, was KC's worst year. O'Connell has worked with Brady and other QBs, he knows how KC can be error prone.

The difference with Stafford is, the Rams saw him as a final piece. The Vikings aren't that close. After you look at what Dana mentioned for offense, then there all the holes on defense. And that is with a lot less cap money to work with.

I think KC is as good as gone.

I don't think that's true. I've seen people argue this statement with stats and personal that are die hard fans of Wash and they don't agree with you.

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ORIGINAL: kgdabom

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Allen

I like the idea of trading Cousins and some others, tank in 2022, and then build for 2023. Need to find the QB either in this year's draft or next year.

I can't respect anyone associated with a tank effort - that must be an oxymoron.

Agreed. I will never support a tank.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Allen

The other option is to extend Cousins. Seems pointless to just let him play in 2022 with no future contract so the team can go 8-9 again.

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ORIGINAL: kgdabom

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Allen

I like the idea of trading Cousins and some others, tank in 2022, and then build for 2023. Need to find the QB either in this year's draft or next year.

I can't respect anyone associated with a tank effort - that must be an oxymoron.

Agreed. I will never support a tank.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

Breaking news..

Of course they could...