Who is Kirk Cousins?

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

The projections are not good but the idea is for him to get better by playing and turn his numbers around.

In a perfect world, I think he would need to play more before we would come to any conclusions about him as a starter. Unfortunately, since contract decisions loom for both Kirk and RGIII, Kirk's time to prove himself may be shortened. He probably needs to step it up starting with today's game. If Kirk plays poorly today and we lose to Tampa Bay going into our bye week, I wouldn't be shocked if Jay Gruden reinstates RGIII as the starting QB.

I would also say that the expectation was for the running game to be the strength and have Kirk be a game manager a la early Roethlisberger and Flacco, but since the running game has been part of a Houdini act they've relied on KC more than desired. I would assume Jay and Sean McVay were hoping KC would be around 3,000 yd pace instead of 4,000.

On the plus side he has been the best two minute QB I've seen on the Skins in a long time.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I would also say that the expectation was for the running game to be the strength and have Kirk be a game manager a la early Roethlisberger and Flacco, but since the running game has been part of a Houdini act they've relied on KC more than desired. I would assume Jay and Sean McVay were hoping KC would be around 3,000 yd pace instead of 4,000.

On the plus side he has been the best two minute QB I've seen on the Skins in a long time.

Amazing with the game on the line. Starting to expect him to come through.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Fired up after a big win, nothing more than that although I'm sure some will want to make a big deal about it. Good for Kirk, he balled out.

Who was he even talking to there? But yeah, I can see from the other thread some people are making wild proclamations

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Who was he even talking to there? But yeah, I can see from the other thread some people are making wild proclamations

He was talking to Tarik El-Bashir, who when asked about it said he didn't think it was a big deal. That he was jacked up. He did admit that he has been critical of Kirk (I mean who hasn't), but downplayed the whole thing.

EDIT: I will say though, this probably will become a story of some sort. It's a bye week and people need stuff to talk about. This will be one of those things we hear a lot about.

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Who was he even talking to there? But yeah, I can see from the other thread some people are making wild proclamations

You're right. Maybe he was trying to get more "likes" on his facebook page, lol.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

He was talking to Tarik El-Bashir, who when asked about it said he didn't think it was a big deal. That he was jacked up. He did admit that he has been critical of Kirk (I mean who hasn't), but downplayed the whole thing.

EDIT: I will say though, this probably will become a story of some sort. It's a bye week and people need stuff to talk about. This will be one of those things we hear a lot about.

Interesting. I'll have to ask Tarik about that. Thanks for letting me know. So it was directed at Tarik?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Who was he even talking to there? But yeah, I can see from the other thread some people are making wild proclamations

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...-says-you-did/

Doesn't seem like a big deal...

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...-says-you-did/

Doesn't seem like a big deal...

So, I have been rooting for Cousins as a Redskins fan, but have been pretty critical and Im still not sold on him as the long term solution at QB, but I am now officially a fan of Cousins. He balled out today and that is the most fired up I've ever seen a redskins QB. I want whatever is in his kool-aid.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...-says-you-did/

Doesn't seem like a big deal...

Not a big deal, nor a shot across the bow at "the media" who, locally at least a large chunk have way more supportive of Cousins than he probably deserves

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not a big deal, nor a shot across the bow at "the media" who, locally at least a large chunk have way more supportive of Cousins than he probably deserves

Yep, and I believe it was an article last week where he (Tarik) supported sticking with Cousins for remainder of the year.

Man it's refreshing to see a win like that. I'll be buying a, "You like that!" shirt as soon as this ramps up to a full on meme.

[Hog1]

code red!

[Chico23231]

Tarik does a good job and seems like one of the good guy. Doesn't seem like a target cousins would take shot at.

This game was a lot different than the others this season...deferent feel to it. Seems like a little more to build off on.

I'm really confused by Alfmo play. I think u could argue Morris should take a back seat to jones and Thompson should get the rotational reps. I would hold Morris to the second half as fresh legs and battering ram.

[SmootSmack]

Morris has shown the last couple of years that he's just not the same player when RG3 isn't behind center. Too bad because Cousins is like his best friend on the team.

I would have traded him last off-season

[WRSK1NS]

Who is Kirk Cousins?

Yesterday, He was THE MAN!

Great game yesterday and I hope the start of many more to come.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Morris has shown the last couple of years that he's just not the same player when RG3 isn't behind center. Too bad because Cousins is like his best friend on the team.

I would have traded him last off-season

Kirk and alf...they seem like the type of besties that get together and bake on the weekend. I bet that actually tried to make crownies. I just don't know if that duo gonna lead us to the promise land. I don't see it