Interesting take by Keim in response to "What would it take to make Kirk the starter":
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I think they're trying really hard to see if it can work with Robert Griffin III. They've clearly done all they can in the offseason to restore confidence (he says he never lost any) and make him comfortable. I was a big believer in having an open competition, but also know that would have led to the circus returning to town. Kirk Cousins looked sharp Thursday, albeit vs. backups. Griffin had ups and downs vs. the starters; loved the bootleg and his ability to throw deep off play-action. But I liked the way Cousins handled the pocket most of the time. I'll be curious to see what happens if Cousins clearly outplays Griffin in the preseason -- and then Griffin struggles early in the regular season. If they don't make a move after, say, a couple games then you have to wonder what else is at play. The problem for Cousins remains: interceptions. They'll have to build up that trust that he'll improve in that area. And they'll have to convince others in the organization it would be a good move.
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Washington Redskins mailbag: What it would take to start Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
Watching them play, and watching the plays called, it is clear that a different game is being called when KC is QB. It is also obvious (to me) that he is much more decisive than RGIII, that the drop is right, and that the ball comes out on time. Which is great, except he often, very decisively, throws an interception, and then another, and another, and so on.
RGIII, on the other hand, has the better arm and accuracy (generally), but if the first read isn't there (and sometimes when it is), he just isn't decisive. Even with the better arm, the ball just doesn't come out on time or as fast as it does with Kirk. This was again evident on a couple of throws Thursday.
It's so tough, I like both of them a lot and, if we could just melt them down into one guy, we could have something. Of course, if we could, and with our luck, we would get an indecisive QB, with no pocket presence or accuracy and who through a pick every other pass attempt.