Cousins has worn the No. 8 for most of his football career
Kirk Cousins revealed in his introductory press conference with the Atlanta Falcons last month that tight end Kyle Pitts joked that he was willing to hand off the No. 8 jersey if it meant he would be targeted more. And the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback would’ve happily made that exchange if it hadn't been for the NFL. During a recent appearance on 'The Big Podcast with Shaq,' Cousins said that keeping the No.
8 with Pitts on the back. You would have to buy every single one.’ NBA legend Shaquille O’ Neal quickly jumped in to say he would never pay for a number, especially after hearing what it would’ve cost Cousins. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL SAYS HE'S ONLY WATCHING WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL THIS YEAR: 'THE BOYS SUCK' 'It was a big number. And I was like ‘I don’t want to write that check. I’m good, I’m happy.’' He estimated, 'It was several hundred thousand.
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