Fran Tarkenton raves about Kirk Cousins's return to Minnesota
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings traded for former quarterback Kirk Cousins, aiming to bolster their struggling offense while maintaining their strong defense.
- Fran Tarkenton, a former Vikings quarterback, praised Cousins' return, calling it "the greatest thing that could have happened" to the team and expressing optimism for their chances in a competitive division.
- Tarkenton, who played for the Vikings in the 1960s and 1970s, has transitioned from football to a successful business career, recently purchasing a $51.89 million home in Palm Beach at age 86.
- Beyond football, Tarkenton was a pioneer in media, becoming the first NFL player to host Saturday Night Live and working in television, while also earning substantial wealth through early investments in Apple and the software industry.
- The Vikings hope Cousins' return can help replicate Tarkenton's era success, which included three Super Bowl appearances, aiming this time to secure at least one championship.
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