Had Kirk Cousins taken what was likely the biggest offer he received during free agency in March, he would be preparing to face the Vikings at MetLife Stadium.
Instead, he’ll head to New York as something of a foil, squaring off Sunday with Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and playing in front of a fan base that figures to have a few words for Cousins about his decision.
During a documentary on his free-agent process that aired on NFL Network in August, Cousins was shown telling his wife, Julie, about the Jets’ offer — $90 million guaranteed over three years — that the quarterback thought could entice the Vikings to increase their original bid of $75 million over three years.