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J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:57 am

StumpHunter wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:45 pm
I follow the scientific method:


1) I observe Cousins being a .500 QB and ask why?
2) I do research to see what is already known about him losing half his starts
3) I construct a hypothesis that he just isn't good enough to overcome any sort of obstacle
4) I collect the stats in wins and losses, who the opponent is, what sort of obstacles he would have to overcome, etc.
5) I analyze the data and draw a conclusion that Cousins is indeed a .500 QB, because that is how he plays
6) I communicate here what I have found, much to the chagrin of fans who would like to pretend he is great despite the evidence pointing to different conclusion.

Again, I'm not a Cousins apologist. That should be clear by now. I do not think he's great. I do think he has flaws that hold him back from being as good as his physical skills and intellect should allow. I happen to believe those flaws are mental, not his intellect, but his tendency to panic when things break down, and his tendency to play worse when faced with adversity such as an interception.

But you are not following the scientific method. Your bias shows through, which negates anything resembling the scientific method. Every post you make about Cousins is either highly negative, or along the lines of "well he can do that, BUT it's offset by his tendency to suck." That's not scientific.

Also, anyone who purports to use the scientific method has to be able to stand up to the scrutiny of his peers. That's ALSO part of Step 6. Sorry dude, but we're your peers. Your comment "much to the chagrin of fans who would like to pretend he is great" shows me that you're not open to an opposing argument. In all the years I've seen you on this board, you never have been. I have never seen you change your mind on anything or adjust any hypothesis you've stated.

You use stats to back your arguments. But it's not the scientific method.

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:49 pm There was a time when almost everyone on this board disliked cousins)I assume, (i havent gone through all the threads back then) and wanted him gone.

Pondering Her Percy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:31 am

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:49 pm There was a time when almost everyone on this board disliked cousins)I assume, (i havent gone through all the threads back then) and wanted him gone.

1.) Pretty sure that's not true

2.) I find it funny that your username is "JJBreaksRecords" and the guy you're bashing and cant stand is the exact guy that helped JJ break those records

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am

Pondering Her Percy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:31 am

1.) Pretty sure that's not true

2.) I find it funny that your username is "JJBreaksRecords" and the guy you're bashing and cant stand is the exact guy that helped JJ break those records

Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:50 pm

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am
Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

I could throw the ball to JJ, just close my eyes like kirk does and let er fly.

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:50 pm

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am
Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

I could throw the ball to JJ, just close my eyes like kirk does and let er fly.

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:50 pm

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am
Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

I could throw the ball to JJ, just close my eyes like kirk does and let er fly.

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am

Pondering Her Percy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:31 am

1.) Pretty sure that's not true

2.) I find it funny that your username is "JJBreaksRecords" and the guy you're bashing and cant stand is the exact guy that helped JJ break those records

Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

808vikingsfan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:29 pm

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am
Yep. The reason JJ breaks those records must be because his QB sucks. I can't think of any other reason.

Harvin was having a record year with Ponder.

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:28 am

JJBreaksRecords wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:50 pm

I could throw the ball to JJ, just close my eyes like kirk does and let er fly.

Right. Come on JJ you know better than this. Cousins throws some of the most accurate deep balls in the NFL. He is a huge part of JJ's success.

halfgiz wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:54 pm I have seen a few games where the receivers was wide open over the top. And Cousins checked down to Ham for a loss. That’s one of the reasons we’re in the bottom 1/3 of the league on 3rd down conversions.

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:14 pm I want to get something out in the open regarding Kirk that I haven't seen discussed. I think a lot of people's problem with him is personality and who he is rather than the player. He is the clean cut wholesome Christian and is very representative of suburban White America. He has a ridiculous amount of money yet chooses to drive a nice, but very boring van. I don't think he has any bling or tats. JJ said he doesn't have the "SWAG" of Burroughs. He will never culturally fit in with most of the rest of the league. He plays very well and has helped his WRs put up big numbers. Hopefully his teammates appreciate and respect him even though he isn't one of the boys.