Cousins, Vikings enter crossroad year, with more help for QB

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins runs off the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (97) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. Cousins has spoken several times this offseason about how much better he needs to perform in order to change the perception that he can't win a big game. Atlanta plays at Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)