A former NFL player transitioning from the field to the studio isn’t unheard of. So many of the best analysts are former players and they happen to be okay with handling themselves on TV or in various forms of media.
On Saturday, a former Vikings quarterback made his TV debut to the delight of many in how he carried himself.
Kirk Cousins made his TV debut working for ESPN as a part of their pregame coverage of the Chiefs-Texans Divisional Round matchup. His work was seen as a nice change of pace and drew praise from several people on social media, including Pat McAfee.
.@KirkCousins8 is gonna be PHENOMENAL on television
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— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 18, 2025
Cousins was benched this year by his new team, the Atlanta Falcons, in favor of Michael Penix Jr. His future in Atlanta remains in limbo, but it seems no matter what his next chapter may involve, he has a career in media going forward.