Cam Newton Makes A Bold Claim About Kirk Cousins’ Contract

Final yr, longtime Minnesota Vikings beginning quarterback Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending Achilles harm that many believed would possibly outcome ultimately of his NFL profession, with him being 35 and on the verge of hitting NFL free company.

Though Cousins is a proficient quarterback who has had an extended profession within the league up up to now, the Achilles harm, which has ended many careers in many alternative skilled sports activities, was thought to probably set off retirement or lack of curiosity on the free-agent market.

Nevertheless, the exact opposite has occurred, with Cousins making a full restoration from Achilles surgical procedure and hitting free company, ensuing within the Atlanta Falcons finally coming to phrases on a long-term contract of $180 million.

The deal Cousins signed took many abruptly, and fairly a number of folks praised his agent for persistently getting him paid throughout his profession.

One former participant who wasn’t completely satisfied about Cousins’ deal was former NFL MVP Cam Newton, who vented his frustration about it to Shannon Sharpe on “Membership Shay Shay.”

“In case you give Kirk Cousins my resume, he most likely would’ve bought extra,” Newton stated. “However I’m tripping, however I’m bitter, however I’m mad. I’m not. I’m simply exposing the reality.”

. @CameronNewton on @KirkCousins8 $180M Contract: @AtlantaFalcons May’ve Acquired @Lj_era8, @justnfields, @MichaelVick & Him

“In case you give Kirk Cousins my résumé, he most likely would’ve bought extra. However I am tripping, however I am bitter, however I am mad. I am not. I am simply exposing the reality.” pic.twitter.com/ILaWsFDEXH

— Membership Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay) April 10, 2024

Although Newton is seemingly disenchanted with how his profession wrapped up, the very fact is that Cousins is the definition of consistency within the league regardless of not with the ability to have numerous success within the NFL playoffs.

The identical might be stated for Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, who hasn’t gained something however nonetheless continues to receives a commission.

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