But then Zimmer dropped an incredibly interesting nugget.
Barreiro asked:
Have you had any conversations directly just with Kirk On this thing?
To which a somewhat exasperated Zimmer replied:
Not really, I havent talked to him not about whether he should or shouldnt get vaccinated Ive talked to him about some of the protocols which he doesnt believe in
Zimmer went on to say his response to that is Kirk should be talking to the leagues and his own doctors, but doesnt believe in could be a big deal.
To this point Kirk Cousins has been completely reluctant to discuss his thoughts on the vaccines or his personal vaccine situation, but going into last week we dont need to ring up Sherlock Holmes to figure out Kirk was not interested. As we all heard last year: if he dies, he dies right?
Kellon Monds exposure confirmed Kirks unvaccinated status but what Zimmer said on radio goes much further into unwrapping Kirks thoughts on Covid. It doesnt just end at vaccine hesitancy, or frustration with the league, its that he doesnt believe in the protocols. Thats a hell of a situation to find yourself in as a head coach. Arguably the most important player on your team in arguably the most important year of your career (Vegas has high first-coach fired odds) is not only going to make things more difficult for you, but he doesnt believe in the protocols that the NFLs doctors have set forth.
Now Im sure regardless of that belief Kirk Cousins will do whats best for the team in terms of the protocols set forth by the league. It would be absurd to imagine that we have some sort of Cole Beasley situation on our hands. But if Kirks beliefs or behaviors in any way shape or form cost this team wins this year, the most divisive athlete in Minnesota history will take that title to a whole new level.