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JoeRedskin · 11-30-2015, 01:35 PM

Seven of Kirk's 10 TD's that came in his last five games came against NO (4) and TBay (3). Both excellent games on his part. Both at home. Each followed by a clunker (in part caused by the competition - NE & Carolina). His play yesterday was solid but not spectacular - a level, however, for which I have no complaints.

In his five away games, he has thrown 5 TD's and 8 INT's. This, too, is a trend. With that said, in his first three away games, he threw 1 TD/2 INT's each; in the last two (Carolina, NE), he threw 1 TD/ 1 INT. If he truly improves and reverses the ratio from the first away games, that would be significant. Also, KC's inconsistencies track with the teams. While I realize this is a chicken/egg thing (is KC dragging down team or vice versa), if the Kool-Aid KC Worshippers wish for converts, KC needs to win when the team is down. Right now, he doesn't (which, BTW, is not a horrible trait or one that marks him as a "Bad" QB - however, to me, it does demonstrate a limited ceiling).

Kirk will quell my doubts when:
(1) We have a three game win streak.
(2) KC wins an away game.

We play Dallas at home followed by Chicago at Soldier Stadium. If we win those two, I am officially a KC supporter (although it will take some time for me to completely stop thinking that the other shoe will drop).

Chicago will be a tough out, but it will be the kind of game in which a "good" QB must perform well. To me, that's the current "trend setting game" on my radar. They have the 49'er this week. Assuming they beat them, we will both be 6-6 for the game (We WILL beat the Cowboys - Period). Playoff implications will be on the line. Pressure will be high. To convince me Kirk has a higher ceiling than what he has historically shown, then "Good Kirk" (not even "Great Kirk") needs to show up in Chicago.

As to the absence of drama and the end of divisiveness, I absolutely agree that Kirk has brought that. He appears to be very well liked by the team. All of that is good. However, Rex Grossman was loved by his teammates on the Bears (and here apparently). He was a Jekyll/Hyde QB with serious limitations.

Right now KC looks a lot like Grossman to me. Can he prove he is not? Kaptain Kirk's Kool-Aid Drinkers say "YES!" The rest of say "Let's wait a bit first. After four years in the league, it's show me time." He has shown some, but, he has some serious hurdles to overcome for me to believe he is not "Just a guy."

And, again, I end by saying ... He is our best option this year and likely next. Further, he is better than many starting QB's currently out there.

11-30-2015, 01:35 PM	#755
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Who is Kirk Cousins? Seven of Kirk's 10 TD's that came in his last five games came against NO (4) and TBay (3). Both excellent games on his part. Both at home. Each followed by a clunker (in part caused by the competition - NE & Carolina). His play yesterday was solid but not spectacular - a level, however, for which I have no complaints. In his five away games, he has thrown 5 TD's and 8 INT's. This, too, is a trend. With that said, in his first three away games, he threw 1 TD/2 INT's each; in the last two (Carolina, NE), he threw 1 TD/ 1 INT. If he truly improves and reverses the ratio from the first away games, that would be significant. Also, KC's inconsistencies track with the teams. While I realize this is a chicken/egg thing (is KC dragging down team or vice versa), if the Kool-Aid KC Worshippers wish for converts, KC needs to win when the team is down. Right now, he doesn't (which, BTW, is not a horrible trait or one that marks him as a "Bad" QB - however, to me, it does demonstrate a limited ceiling). Kirk will quell my doubts when: (1) We have a three game win streak. (2) KC wins an away game. We play Dallas at home followed by Chicago at Soldier Stadium. If we win those two, I am officially a KC supporter (although it will take some time for me to completely stop thinking that the other shoe will drop). Chicago will be a tough out, but it will be the kind of game in which a "good" QB must perform well. To me, that's the current "trend setting game" on my radar. They have the 49'er this week. Assuming they beat them, we will both be 6-6 for the game (We WILL beat the Cowboys - Period). Playoff implications will be on the line. Pressure will be high. To convince me Kirk has a higher ceiling than what he has historically shown, then "Good Kirk" (not even "Great Kirk") needs to show up in Chicago. As to the absence of drama and the end of divisiveness, I absolutely agree that Kirk has brought that. He appears to be very well liked by the team. All of that is good. However, Rex Grossman was loved by his teammates on the Bears (and here apparently). He was a Jekyll/Hyde QB with serious limitations. Right now KC looks a lot like Grossman to me. Can he prove he is not? Kaptain Kirk's Kool-Aid Drinkers say "YES!" The rest of say "Let's wait a bit first. After four years in the league, it's show me time." He has shown some, but, he has some serious hurdles to overcome for me to believe he is not "Just a guy." And, again, I end by saying ... He is our best option this year and likely next. Further, he is better than many starting QB's currently out there. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.