Vikings Territory: Kirk Cousins Turns 33 Today. It's A Popular Age To Win A Super Bowl.

Press release from Vikings Territory:

2021-08-19

Thursday marked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ birthday. He is 33.

Always remember, if Cousins is eventually jettisoned by the team: A man that tossed 4,000 passing yards and 30 touchdowns like a religion could not satiate a significant portion of the Vikings fanbase.

Between Cousins and head coach Mike Zimmer, the team must actionize a deep playoff run – or widespread change is inevitable in 2022. Cousins is paid tremendously by the Vikings — $35 million in 2021 – so patience is wearing thin for the Cousins-Zimmer cocktail. Every season for the Vikings as of late is accompanied by “all-in” stakes, but this year, jobs are on the line. Write that down.

Here’s the history on quarterbacks in an age-33 season reaching the Super Bowl:

So, this is not a rubberstamp that Cousins will be the guy to reach Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. But by the numbers, an age-33 quarterback reaches the Super Bowl every five seasons. We’re due. That last man to do it was Peyton Manning versus the New Orleans Saints – in a Super Bowl the Vikings probably should have been a part of, if life wasn’t so cruel.

If, for one season, the Vikings offensive line – especially the pass protection – can avoid basement-dwelling for performance, Cousins has a puncher’s chance to become the 12th man on the “age 33” Super Bowl list for quarterbacks.

This press release was produced by Vikings Territory .The views expressed here are the author’s own.