Who is Kirk Cousins?

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Why is our coaching staff reluctant to have Cousins throw the ball down the field:

I don't think trust or ability is the issue when it comes to downfield passing.

I think Kirk has a decent enough arm. And I believe Jay/McVay have a lot of faith in Kirk as QB.

I think the coaching is the main reason for lack of downfield passing.

I think there has been such an emphasis placed on 'not taking sacks' and getting the ball out quick that it has come at the detriment of the main reason to throw the ball in the first place: chunk yardage.

This passing offense is largely imho geared towards 'replacing the run game'.
We don't throw the "big ball".

The offense is 30th in passes over 25 yards.
30th.

We're 22nd in YPA (up from 30th helped in large part by the Saints game where the huge jump in YPA came from 80% yards after catch)

I think the coaches do a poor job of scheming 'big throws'.
I think Kirk sticks closely to the 'don't take sacks' mantra.