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Related: About this forumKirk Cousins, he said with a sneer
He's a QB who doesn't seem to garner a lot of respect.
But the guy threw for 500 yards in the Thursday night game along with four passing TDs in what was a thrilling overtime win by the Falcons over the Bucs.
That performance puts Cousins at more than 40,000 yards for his NFL career, which started in 2012 with Washington. It ranks him 23rd all-time among quarterbacks in total passing yards. He's less than 250 yards from overtaking Joe Montana for 22nd spot!
(At age 36, good luck surpassing Tom Brady's record 89,214 yards, but still!)
Anyway, the next time you hear Kirk Cousins spoken of jokingly, throw these stats at the skeptic. He's better than the average Bear (just an expression, Professor GAC).
brush
(57,394 posts)then still drafted a rookie QB in the first round I believe.
True Dough
(20,138 posts)but then he winds up missing the season due to knee surgery and backup Sam Darnold steps in and shines like no one could have ever expected.
Funny how that works!
OldBaldy1701E
(6,279 posts)He comes to Minnesota and has some great seasons. What happened to the Commanders?
We won't go there... idiots.
Auggie
(31,775 posts)Team couldn't afford the cost and instead went with Garoppolo
True Dough
(20,138 posts)I imagine Cousins would have thrived as a key cog in the 49ers offense!
Auggie
(31,775 posts)Warner, Bosa, Greenlaw, Williams, any of whom could have been salary cap casualties or not available to be drafted, acquired, or signed long-term.
And to think they were able to survive the Trey Lance debacle (which actually could be hurting them big time right now).
littlemissmartypants
(25,354 posts)*takes on an extra special meaning in this group.
Good morning, TD!**
**also true*** here.
***Triple pun. And it's not even noon!
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True Dough
(20,138 posts)Have yourself a sensational day!