“Kirk Cousins has to be the most intriguing name,” Schefter said of the Jets’ quarterback options outside of the roster. “There’s nothing to that right now. But the Vikings are 0-3 and they made a decision where it certainly looks like they’re going in a different direction than Kirk Cousins next year.
“That’s the one that, honestly, is a logical fit for both sides, if the Vikings want to do that. At that point, they’re punting on their season. Who are they turning it over to — Nick Mullens? What are you doing if you’re the Vikings? It would send a bad message if you send Kirk Cousins away at this point in time.”steadfast in their commitment to Wilson“He’s our unquestioned quarterback, guys,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said Monday.
“It’s always a team effort. As long as he continues to show improvement, and I know from a box score standpoint it’s not showing, he’s going to be our quarterback.”four plays into the season, Wilson has completed 44-of-84 passes for 467 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.There were reports the Jets had been in touch with veterans Matt Ryan and Carson Wentz last week, though nothing seems likely to come of it at this point.
Cousins and the team agreed in the offseason to table any extension talks until March, with both resisting any long-term commitment.“Even though he is going to be leaving there , if you wait a couple of weeks maybe they turn it around, maybe they revisit it before the trade deadline,” Schefter said. “That’s the one that makes the most sense from all of our standpoints. The problem is it doesn’t make as much sense to the Vikings and the Jets right now. At least not to my knowledge.”