Anytime free agency is involved, you know, we can we can have plans and

Kirk knows you know how I personally feel about him he knows how organization feels about him

uh... i believe kirk wants to be a minnesota viking i do believe

uh... that i've had some great dialogue with him

pretty much weekly throughout the off season uh... you know leading into kind of as we

step foot in indie for the combine but there's a process Mike you know that that's got to

play out I think if for us to you know be able to get to the place where we can come to an agreement, have

Kirk Cousins as our quarterback moving forward, which is what I would love to see happen.

We're going to have to find that space, that common ground.

But ultimately, no one both parties want the same outcome,

I do believe.

I feel strongly we're going to be able to get something done.

That's Kevin O'Connell from last Tuesday.

I can't believe it's already been a week since we spoke to him and 14 other coaches in general managers at the scouting combine.

He made it clear to us that he wants Kirk cousins back.

I asked him 100% unequivocal you want him back. Yes and I believe him. I believe him.

Been saying it for two years. How much likes him yes now you can see that full

interview by the way at the NFL on NBC YouTube page and you can see it

embedded with the post last night that suggests that the Vikings, despite the

wishes of Kevin O'Connell, will not be keeping Kirk Cousins. It's not final yet, but the Atlanta Falcons are the team to watch for

Kirk Cousins. The indications are there and maybe it's all part of the broader bluff

to get the Vikings to increase their offer.

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