What did Pardon My Take say about the Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins at the 2026 deadline?

With the trade deadline about ten days out, the hosts floated Minnesota bringing back Kirk Cousins from the Raiders. They contrasted Kyler Murray's four touchdown passes with Cousins's 18 passing touchdowns and one rushing score, and argued that a Super Bowl-calibre Vikings defense only needs a B-level offense. Hank, the show's trade expert, put the price at a third-round pick, and Cousins is on a one-year deal.

• The Vikings rank 31st in offensive EPA per play and second in defensive EPA per play, per the stats read on air.
• The hosts said Justin Jefferson, normally the calmest star receiver in the league, now looks fed up with the quarterback carousel.
• Joe Flacco was suggested half-jokingly as another option who would look good in purple.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on Pardon My Take (2026-11-02). Read the whole episode summary →

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