Who is Kirk Cousins?

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Bucket

Nothing really in this boat. I defended RG3 against Punch for a long time. I came to see progression from another QB in Washington at Tanning camp and the coaches did to

Not to say "i told you so" but....
Edit: is tanning camp where you get some color rite before training camp?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SCRedskinsFan

I think you're exhibiting signs of "post traumatic RGIII syndrome." Not ready yet to believe in any Redskins QB after the 2013-14 debacle. We understand that, and the cure is at hand, watch the next five games and smile.

We hope...

I don't think it's post RGIII. I think its a Skins fan's birthright to expect less out of our qbs then the hype that is sold. 20 plus years of the next answer at qb needs more than an every other game success story to get buy in from some

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[JoeRedskin]

Yup. D. Jax is a game changer. KC benefits from that - a lot. (BTW - It's 8.46, not 8.9; 124 atts / 1,024 yds. Still would rank him 3rd out of 31). Without D. Jax, KC's yds/attempt plummets to 6.5. Beating out only Nick Foles and Luck and putting him 28th out of 31.

So ... yea

It is a team game, but the title of this thread is "Who is Kirk Cousins?" I would suggest that he is neither the 8.4 guy or the 6.5 guy, but that he is pretty much right in the middle of that - and, at 7.5, he would be in the 13th/14th out of 31 range.

AGAIN - Still best option. Still likely best option for next year.

[JoeRedskin]

To me, it's really interesting to look at his Rating over the last six games. Away, against very, very good defenses he tossed up some of his worst games. Then, followed them at home against lesser teams with some stellar games - including his two best ratings of the year.

@ Jets: 57.9 - worst of the year. [Jets' "Average Rating Against" = 81.6; 5th best in the NFL]
v. TBay: 124.7 - 2nd best of the year (You like that?)[ARA = 98.5; 23rd]
@ N.E.: 64.8 - 2nd worst of the year [ARA = 82.8; 9th]
v. New O.: 158.3 - best of the year (I like that!) [ARA = 115.9; 32nd]
@ Carolina: 89.4 - Right in the middle, sixth worst or sixth best; [ARA = 68.7; 1st]
v. Giants: 114.4 - fourth best. [ARA = 92.3; 18th]

2015 NFL Team Passing Stats - National Football League - ESPN

The real anomaly is the Carolina game where his rating was significantly higher than the average allowed by the Panthers - the best ARA defense in the NFL.

Like I said, interesting and all part of the picture. To me, it shows inconsistency. To Kirk's Kool-Aid Klub, I am sure it shows consistent improvement or, alternatively, nothing at all.

[JoeRedskin]

So ... based on past teams and performance, and comparing it to upcoming teams, looks to me like Kirk is due for at least three more good to very good games, one clunker and one toss-up.

v. Dallas - 16th best defensive ARA: KC should have a very good game at home.
@ Chicago - 19th: This is the toss-up. KC should have a good game, but it's an away game ...
v. Buffalo - 10th: This will be the test of the "Great Home Game" stretch. KC due for a clunker based on D ranking, but it's a home game ...
@ Phil - 20th: If they don't win the Chicago game, this will be the first away game victory.
@ Dallas - 16th: ... and this will be the 2nd (or 3rd). KC should close out the regular season strong.

More and more, I am looking at the Chicago game as the test of "Who is Kirk Cousins?"

[REDSKINS4ever]

I was a Colt McCoy guy. I still am. And I wasn't pleased with all of Cousins struggles at first. I was even down on him. But what I've seen from him the last four games has been phenomenal. Cousins has played really well and he's improving and maturing into a solid answer at quarterback.

[53Fan]

Gruden on Cousins: 'Everybody looks up to him' | CSN Mid-Atlantic

[punch it in]

Also I figured out who Kirk Cousins is. He is....the Boxer
http://youtu.be/l3LFML_pxlY

[Chico23231]

when it comes to the Skins right now...Cousins been consistent enough the second half of the season, but not the run game. We really the run game to rebound...stop the matt jones fumbling, Alfmo needs to be better hitting hole and getting production with his opportunities and Chris Thompson needs to get healthier and needs more opportunities as well. Oline needs to be more consistent as well.

To me the Cousins talk is kinda dead at this point....

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

when it comes to the Skins right now...Cousins been consistent enough the second half of the season, but not the run game. We really the run game to rebound...stop the matt jones fumbling, Alfmo needs to be better hitting hole and getting production with his opportunities and Chris Thompson needs to get healthier and needs more opportunities as well. Oline needs to be more consistent as well.

To me the Cousins talk is kinda dead at this point....

I agree. The running game could make a hell of a difference and Cousins has been playing without one for awhile.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I agree. The running game could make a hell of a difference and Cousins has been playing without one for awhile.

To be completely honest, Cousins has been a surprise with his improving play...but I didn't expect this from the ground game. Im really disappointed with Alfmo's play...he doesn't look confident and doesn't hit the hole well. When he gets the ball hesitates and kinda looks around. Im equally disappointed with Matt Jones ball security...enough of the fumbling. BUT his running style is freakin great. If he wasn't such a fumbler, he would be the lead back by now. Thompson his improved with his time here...I actually would be ok with Thompson getting some more reps...more of Alfmos.

The absolute killer on the run game is Leributthole getting overmatched at center...Guy doesn't/cant play with leverage down there...we need to upgrade Center in the offseason in the worst way.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

To be completely honest, Cousins has been a surprise with his improving play...but I didn't expect this from the ground game. Im really disappointed with Alfmo's play...he doesn't look confident and doesn't hit the hole well. When he gets the ball hesitates and kinda looks around. Im equally disappointed with Matt Jones ball security...enough of the fumbling. BUT his running style is freakin great. If he wasn't such a fumbler, he would be the lead back by now. Thompson his improved with his time here...I actually would be ok with Thompson getting some more reps...more of Alfmos.

The absolute killer on the run game is Leributthole getting overmatched at center...Guy doesn't/cant play with leverage down there...we need to upgrade Center in the offseason in the worst way.

lol, Leributthole

I have also been very disappointed in the backs. Jones has potential but how can you trust him during a key stretch where you're trying to lock up 1st place.

I know this gets away from McCloughan's trenches-first mentality, but the thought has crossed my mind that Leonard Fournette would look great in Burgundy & Gold.

But that's the fan in me speaking, I'd want McCloughan to do what he thinks is right.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

lol, Leributthole

I have also been very disappointed in the backs. Jones has potential but how can you trust him during a key stretch where you're trying to lock up 1st place.

I know this gets away from McCloughan's trenches-first mentality, but the thought has crossed my mind that Leonard Fournette would look great in Burgundy & Gold.

But that's the fan in me speaking, I'd want McCloughan to do what he thinks is right.

Scot McCloughan also comes from Seattle, a run-first team with an elite RB in Lynch (at least before this season). While he is a trenches guy, Scot may also see the potential in having an elite RB; esp if Cousins continues to work out and the team doesn't need to invest on a QB with a high pick.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

lol, Leributthole

I have also been very disappointed in the backs. Jones has potential but how can you trust him during a key stretch where you're trying to lock up 1st place.

I know this gets away from McCloughan's trenches-first mentality, but the thought has crossed my mind that Leonard Fournette would look great in Burgundy & Gold.

But that's the fan in me speaking, I'd want McCloughan to do what he thinks is right.

I'd love Fournette when he comes out, but the chance of that happening is slim, but I can dream

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

To be completely honest, Cousins has been a surprise with his improving play...but I didn't expect this from the ground game. Im really disappointed with Alfmo's play...he doesn't look confident and doesn't hit the hole well. When he gets the ball hesitates and kinda looks around. Im equally disappointed with Matt Jones ball security...enough of the fumbling. BUT his running style is freakin great. If he wasn't such a fumbler, he would be the lead back by now. Thompson his improved with his time here...I actually would be ok with Thompson getting some more reps...more of Alfmos.

The absolute killer on the run game is Leributthole getting overmatched at center...Guy doesn't/cant play with leverage down there...we need to upgrade Center in the offseason in the worst way.

If Callahan stays on, I imagine he will get a Center as a gift in the draft. My guess is many a fans will be screaming we took the guy too early, but Callahan will know who he wants, and SM will buy into it (after due diligence) hook line and sinker.

And that will be a very good thing!