Kirk Cousins 365 thread

[SCRedskinsFan]

Great play by Kirk, saw the clip, not the whole game.

Watching all that, it did occur to me how Clinton Portis screwed up his shoulder and lost a season in a play just like this some years ago. So I'm not so sure that this was a really good reaction or decision for Kirk personally or the team in a meaningless game. I'm sure his agent and some of the Skins brass held their breath for a minute there.

But yeah, great hustle and intensity and wheels, Kirk. Lets get him signed already. No question he needs to be signed, sooner rather than later.

[Brody81]

Pay the man: https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/826102169979977730


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[Brody81]

Let's hope he is right:

"When I look at Kirk Cousins, I think he's probably their best player," ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said during the Pro Bowl broadcast, via the Washington Post. "He's a guy you can win with. I think he's going nowhere."

Given that Jon is the brother of Redskins coach Jay Gruden, those words should be taken as more than a guesstimation of a clueless analyst.


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[Schneed10]

With access to the results, great play by Kirk and I loved it. But I saw that play live (yes I stayed up for the Pro Bowl) and when I saw Alexander make the pick Cousins was off the screen, and I was repeating over and over "Cousins get down, Cousins get down...".

Then he streaks into the screen to catch Talib from behind and my heart was in my throat.

He popped up just fine, thank God. Gutsy play and it embodies everything we love about Kirk. But MAN was that F'ing STUPID!

[SCRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

With access to the results, great play by Kirk and I loved it. But I saw that play live (yes I stayed up for the Pro Bowl) and when I saw Alexander make the pick Cousins was off the screen, and I was repeating over and over "Cousins get down, Cousins get down...".

Then he streaks into the screen to catch Talib from behind and my heart was in my throat.

He popped up just fine, thank God. Gutsy play and it embodies everything we love about Kirk. But MAN was that F'ing STUPID!

I'm with you on that Schneed. I would sign KC at almost any conceivable cost, but I think he really does need more situational awareness than this play showed, no matter how much we liked it. You just can't risk it all on something so inconsequential as this game...

[diehardskin2982]

Originally Posted by SCRedskinsFan

I'm with you on that Schneed. I would sign KC at almost any conceivable cost, but I think he really does need more situational awareness than this play showed, no matter how much we liked it. You just can't risk it all on something so inconsequential as this game...

My first thought was that we need to bring LO back.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

My first thought was that we need to bring LO back.

You mean Zo?

[diehardskin2982]

Originally Posted by mredskins

You mean Zo?

Yes, I posted and left the CPU. I though I put LA or the one- man- gang

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by SCRedskinsFan

I'm with you on that Schneed. I would sign KC at almost any conceivable cost, but I think he really does need more situational awareness than this play showed, no matter how much we liked it. You just can't risk it all on something so inconsequential as this game...

Well, think about it. You're Kirk Cousins. You've shown a lot of promise and probably enough to be considered a pretty good quarterback. But, what have you really accomplished? He couldn't lead the Redskins to a win over the Packers in the playoffs in 2016. His team gets embarrassed by the the Steelers on national television to start the season. He throws an untimely INT against the Cowboys in week two - which leads to a loss. He struggled against the Cardinals, which hurt their playoff chances. He struggled against the Panthers - again on national television and once again, knocked them out of a prime spot to wrap up a playoff spot. He failed to lead the Redskins past the Giants - a game that would have gotten the 'skins into the playoffs.

So, another golden chance for Kirk Cousins to show the national audience that he deserves that big contract. He played pretty well, but that INT was going to be another reminder of how much disappointment Kirk Cousins has had to face since the playoffs last year. So many opportunities to do something great right when it counts the most. Of course, we know the Pro Bowl doesn't mean diddly squat to us, but for Cousins, he probably felt it was a golden opportunity to shine. His team down 20-7, Cousins was leading the NFC back to tie the game. Could you imagine if Cousins had thrown a TD? Maybe they go for two and win the game? Suddenly, everybody is talking about how Captain Kirk comes in and becomes the hero. Shows that he's a true baller. Instead, his pass gets tipped and intercepted. My hat's off to him for running Talib down and knocking the ball out. He wanted to win that game badly.

Was it stupid? Probably. But, it proves to me that Cousins wants to win, no matter the stage, no matter if it's a meaningless game or not. Cousins was very grateful for the opportunity to play in the Pro Bowl. I think the guy plays with a lot of heart and passion for the game. I don't think you pass up on a guy like that.

[FlyerSkin]

Originally Posted by SCRedskinsFan

I'm with you on that Schneed. I would sign KC at almost any conceivable cost, but I think he really does need more situational awareness than this play showed, no matter how much we liked it. You just can't risk it all on something so inconsequential as this game...

If he asks for the moon I would not really fault our FO for not resigning him. I know it would be back to square one with finding a QB, but we could have Drew Brees in his prime back there and still wouldn't get anywhere close to a Lombardi Trophy with that defense. Overall Kirk improved tremendously stat wise, but didn't have a really great back stretch either. The AZ and Carolina games were real stinkers for the offense. I think we sign him, but if he goes nuts and way over inflates his asking price, I am not so sure even I would sign him. Just too many holes left in the team that offset having him come back for an extravagant price. We really don't have much depth all around either.

[sevier2]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

With access to the results, great play by Kirk and I loved it. But I saw that play live (yes I stayed up for the Pro Bowl) and when I saw Alexander make the pick Cousins was off the screen, and I was repeating over and over "Cousins get down, Cousins get down...".

Then he streaks into the screen to catch Talib from behind and my heart was in my throat.

He popped up just fine, thank God. Gutsy play and it embodies everything we love about Kirk. But MAN was that F'ing STUPID!

Football Player

Ever since SM walked into Redskins Park he has preached nothing but acquiring Football Players. His method, stated by SM himself, is draft well, develop your own and reward those who have grown with you.

Kirk is ALL of that and more. The Pro-Bowl play shows us just how badly he wants to win. Because at the end of the day he doesn't care what game it is, he's a Football Player.

I'll be extremely upset if we let Cousins go, not because of his talent (which I think is only improving and will continue to do so), but because of his attitude and grit. He has the exact Identity we're trying to establish here.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by sevier2

Football Player

Ever since SM walked into Redskins Park he has preached nothing but acquiring Football Players. His method, stated by SM himself, is draft well, develop your own and reward those who have grown with you.

Kirk is ALL of that and more. The Pro-Bowl play shows us just how badly he wants to win. Because at the end of the day he doesn't care what game it is, he's a Football Player.

I'll be extremely upset if we let Cousins go, not because of his talent (which I think is only improving and will continue to do so), but because of his attitude and grit. He has the exact Identity we're trying to establish here.

Absolutely!!! Well said!

[KI Skins Fan]

Many years ago, Sonny Jurgensen tackled a player who had just intercepted one of his passes in an exhibition game. Sonny hurt his shoulder on the play and missed some time. He was asked by a reporter why he risked injury by making that tackle in a meaningless game. His answer: "I'm a football player". To me, that said it all. The same goes for Kirk.

[Schneed10]

And how much did Sonny make in his career?

[Chief X_Phackter]

He's a straight up competitor. That was all reaction, and want-to...

That's who I want as my QB.