# Locked On Vikings podcaster gets destroyed on social media for anti-Kirk Cousins take

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/locked-on-vikings-podcaster-gets-destroyed-on-social-media-for-anti-kirk-cousins-take/
- Published: 2026-11-13T02:12:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/locked-vikings-podcaster-destroyed-social-media-anti-kirk-cousins-take
- Topics: Trending, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Luke Braun criticised Minnesota’s trade for Kirk Cousins.
- Social media users disputed his claims about Cousins’ turnovers.
- The article says personal and political differences may also be involved.

## Summary

The article reports that Locked On Vikings podcast host Luke Braun criticised the Minnesota Vikings’ trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins, calling it a “long personal nightmare”. Braun argued that Cousins would not lead the team to success and raised concerns about turnovers, prompting social media users to challenge his claims.

It says commenters pointed to Cousins’ record of relatively few turnovers and suggested Braun’s objections might also reflect political or personal differences, though those explanations are presented as commenters’ claims. The article notes Cousins was selected to three Pro Bowls with Minnesota and led the team to its most recent playoff win; it adds that strong play over the first nine games, alongside the Vikings’ defence, could give the team a chance this postseason.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Locked On Vikings podcaster gets destroyed on social media for anti-Kirk Cousins take](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/locked-vikings-podcaster-destroyed-social-media-anti-kirk-cousins-take)
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