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Jordy McElroy

Kirk Cousins opens up on critics and whether he gets enough respect

Not everyone was excited when the Minnesota Vikings decided to extend Kirk Cousins for another year with both a pay bump and a no trade clause in his contract.

The pitch forks came out in droves as naysayers hopped on social media to condemn the team for the signing. Meanwhile, Cousins sat back quietly without really acknowledging any of the criticisms hurled in his direction.

Leave it to America’s best talking head in sports, Pat McAfee, to get him to open up more during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. When asked if he hears the criticisms and whether he feels like he gets the respect he deserves, Cousins dropped his guard a bit.

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