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5 most disrespected players in the NFL in the 2022 season

By Michael Johnson

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after being hit in the head by Eric Weddle #20 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of the game in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after being hit in the head by Eric Weddle #20 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of the game in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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NFL 2022; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) prepares to throw a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Kirk Cousins, QB, Minnesota Vikings

Wins are often counted as a stat for a quarterback, and Kirk Cousins is a .500 guy. However, since departing from the Washington Commanders back when they weren’t the Commanders, Cousins has done nothing but put up elite numbers. What happened to the Commanders since then? They’re still searching for a quarterback, but the Minnesota Vikings are good. For all the bad that comes with Kirk Cousins, he’s found a way to dominate through the air. He doesn’t turn the ball over. In fact, 13 is the most interceptions he’s thrown. Even if he does, he’s still in the 2-to-1 ratio when he does.

As a passer, he’d be one of the best in the league in terms of yards, touchdowns, and completion percentage. Since joining the Vikings, Cousins has thrown 124 touchdowns to just 36 interceptions. He did it under a defensive-minded head coach Mike Zimmer. He’s also had several offensive play callers like Gary Kubiak, Kevin Stefanski, and Klint Kubiak. Cousins and his wideouts have a special connection. And it doesn’t hurt that he has one of the best young wide receivers in the NFL in Justin Jefferson. This season could be the year Cousins win his division — maybe they’d respect him then.

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