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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Atlanta Falcons v Las Vegas Raiders

Falcons Choose Buyer’s Remorse Over Kirk Cousins

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Ray Ratto

Kirk Cousins ns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins Had The Kirk Cousins Of Football Games On Thursday Night

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field against the Atlanta Falcons at the end of the first half in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Sirianni Put Himself On The List

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 14: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to the media during OTA offseason workouts at the Atlanta Falcons training facility on May 14, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons OTA Offseason Workout

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Atlanta Falcons

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Tom Ley

Quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts to the supporter section after hitting the Golden Spike prior to the Atlanta United facing the FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

FC Cincinnati v Atlanta United FC

It Usually Takes A Little Longer Than This To Realize You Don’t Want Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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KirkWatch: I AM FREE

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 09: Kirk Cousins throws a mini football at Radio Row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Super Bowl LVIII – Previews

KirkWatch: America Holds Its Breath

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to throw a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Minnesota Vikings v Green Bay Packers

Kirk Cousins Has To Go

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the field before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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The End Of Kirk Cousins

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Lauren Theisen

Los Angeles Chargers v Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings Forgot How To Be Clutch

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts while being hit during a passing attempt against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on November 6, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings v Washington Commanders

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Minnesota Vikings

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Kirk Cousins, seen here staring uncomprehendingly at The Distraction logo after a loss to the 49ers.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Cousins, With Kalyn Kahler

Minnesota Vikings v Las Vegas Raiders

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Minnesota Vikings

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders and AFC sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC as Matthew Judon #9 of the New England Patriots and AFC defends in the second quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NFL Pro Bowl

If The Vikings Don’t Trade Kirk Cousins I Will Fucking Die

Kalyn Kahler

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

The Vikings’ Defense Specializes In Blowing It At The Worst Possible Time

Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins Sucks

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The Bathrooms Of America, And Other Vacation Delights

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Kirk Cousins And Matthew Stafford Delivered Some Great Performances When Their Teams Needed Them Least

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