Kirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. - Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Vikings fans are feeling a little down and gloomy this year. The topsy-turvy season has been turned on its head and not even New Years with its hopes and dreams could reverse the downhill path the team has taken. The 13 wins of last season seem like an eternity ago.
The quarterback carousel. The disappearance of Marcus Davenport. The late season collapse of our defense. Sometimes it was too much to bear. But we as fans of the Purple are trained to soldier on, even when all hope is lost.
But Vikings fans, I have come to bring you some spirit and joy. Please don’t be sad. Don’t look at this period of time as the end of a dismal season. Rather view it as the start of another season. The 2024 football season.
2024 Wishes
And with that I would like to share some of the wishes that I have asked of the football gods this year. Sung like the 12 Days of Christmas (without the repeated stanzas), I hope this story gives you a chuckle and puts a smile on your face. And just maybe, the Vikings and their fans may receive some early holiday gifts in 2024.
Sing Along Everyone
On the first day of New Years the football gods gave to me, A brinks truck to pay for Kirk Cousins…
On the second day of New Years the football gods gave to me, two cover corners…
Three New Lineman for New Years
On the third day of New Years the football gods gave to me, three offensive lineman…
On the fourth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, four more wins next season…
More Rushing Yards
On the fifth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, five rushes per carry…
On the sixth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, six touchdowns for Kirk against Green Bay…
New Years Gift of More Touchdowns
On the seventh day of New Years the football gods gave to me, seven on the scoreboard…
On the eighth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, eight sacks of Jordan Love…
Big Year for JJ
On the ninth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, nine touchdowns for JJ…
On the tenth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, Bo Nixon in a Purple jersey…
All-Pro Defense
On the eleventh day of New Years the football gods gave to me, eleven all-pro defenders…
On the twelfth day of New Years the football gods gave to me, a healthy year for Cousins…
New Years Hopes and Dreams
Did this make you feel better? I hope so. Let’s allow ourselves some time to dream about a better time for our Vikings, when someday, the Lombardi Trophy will rest in the friendly confines of U.S. Bank Stadium. I can see it now, can you?
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