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Skip Bayless questions Vikings’ Kirk Cousins trade as he makes bold Kyler Murray claim

Skip Bayless has questioned the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade for Kirk Cousins, insisting they could have had a better chance of winning the NFC…

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 3:51 AM
Skip Bayless questions Vikings’ Kirk Cousins trade as he makes bold Kyler Murray claim
Key Things to Know
  • Skip Bayless argued the Minnesota Vikings had a higher ceiling with Kyler Murray than newly acquired Kirk Cousins.
  • The Vikings traded a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire Cousins.
  • Bayless stated that Minnesota gave up on Murray too quickly following Murray's strong play over three games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sports analyst Skip Bayless has questioned the Minnesota Vikings' decision to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. Bayless argued that the Vikings would have possessed a higher ceiling and a better chance to win the NFC North had they retained Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback.

While Bayless acknowledged Cousins provides experience, he expressed surprise at how quickly Minnesota moved on from Murray despite solid recent play. Statistically, Cousins leads with 2,340 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, compared to Murray's 1,022 yards and five touchdowns through six games.

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