Sports analyst Skip Bayless has never been one to hold back his strong opinions. Whether it’s criticizing a player’s performance or expressing his unwavering support for a team since his childhood, Bayless is known for being an open book. This time, he set his sights on Minnesota Vikings’ star quarterback Kirk Cousins.
During a discussion about the top overall free agents, Bayless didn’t shy away from expressing his lack of admiration for Cousins. He pointed out the quarterback’s underwhelming performances in the playoffs as the basis for his opinion.
Bayless not only labeled Cousins as overrated but also made a direct comment about his salary. He highlighted that Cousins has earned a staggering $213 million throughout his career, making him the fourth highest-earning active NFL player.
With Cousins’ contract set to expire in March, he is poised to become one of the top free-agent quarterbacks available. While the Vikings have shown interest in retaining him, they are also mindful of their future spending constraints.
In an effort to reduce Cousins’ salary cap hit for the 2022 season, the franchise signed him to a one-year extension two years ago. Despite rumors of a potential contract extension, no concrete deal has materialized.
Unfortunately, Cousins’ 2023 regular season was cut short due to a season-ending Achilles injury. The Vikings’ General Manager has expressed a willingness to explore all options to keep Cousins on the team. However, if the offers do not meet Cousins’ expectations, he is prepared to explore free agency.
According to the Source firstsportz.com