Who is Kirk Cousins?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Cousins is getting better all the time. He's cutting down on the crucial mistakes. We know he can lead a late comeback to win a game. He's proven that - which is a very big deal, IMO.

I wouldn't try to rank him at this point but I will say that I believe he hasn't nearly reached his full potential. As he gains more game experience and continues to progress, I think that most of us will begin to regard him as much more valuable than we consider him to be at the present time.

He got a key weapon back (Reed) against TB and he used that weapon well. I'm eager to see what he's able to do with with a full complement of receivers: DJax, Reed, Garcon, etc. It could be very exciting.

I want at least two or three games of consistent good play - meaning: 1) No bonehead INT's; and 2) consistent accuracy with his passes.

I have never doubted his ability to play well on a game by game basis. I have, and continue to, doubt his ability to play well on a game to game basis.

Right now, I remained unconvinced that this 27 year old QB is not the same generally inaccurate, interception machine he has been for his first four years in the league.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I want at least two or three games of consistent good play - meaning: 1) No bonehead INT's; and 2) consistent accuracy with his passes.



I have never doubted his ability to play well on a game by game basis. I have, and continue to, doubt his ability to play well on a game to game basis.



Right now, I remained unconvinced that this 27 year old QB is not the same generally inaccurate, interception machine he has been for his first four years in the league.

Yes 27. Yes four years. But basically a rookie as far as playing time. If he truly had 4 years under his belt and was still making these mistakes the experiment would be over - imo these things can still be chalked up as rookie mistakes. Not to mention he has 7 starts total where he has been taking first team reps , etc. I like the improvements im seeing at this stage of his career (in dog years).

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I like the improvements im seeing at this stage of his career (in dog years).

"If worms had machine guns, birds wouldn't be scared of them."

[Bucket]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Yes 27. Yes four years. But basically a rookie as far as playing time. If he truly had 4 years under his belt and was still making these mistakes the experiment would be over - imo these things can still be chalked up as rookie mistakes. Not to mention he has 7 starts total where he has been taking first team reps , etc. I like the improvements im seeing at this stage of his career (in dog years).

Unique situation for Kirk because he sat behind someone who the franchise had huge expectations for.

Looking at the numbers, Kirk has played the OVERALL toughest defenses in the NFL combined between all 31 NFL teams according to pro insider. He's down from 4.5 INT/Throw to 3.0. League average is a bit below that.

We have a QB right now that is playing in a real WCO and project numbers...

4100 yards, 23 TD 18INT %68 completion rate.

Compare that to other young QB playing their first season. There is no way you don't offer the guy a McCown or Fitz type deal and build around the team more.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I want at least two or three games of consistent good play - meaning: 1) No bonehead INT's; and 2) consistent accuracy with his passes.

I do too, so I obviously think what you want to see from him is fair. That's why he's not a finished product.

Would you say he's getting there if he can produce two or three good games in a row with one or two poor games in between the good ones?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I do too, so I obviously think what you want to see from him is fair. That's why he's not a finished product.

Would you say he's getting there if he can produce two or three good games in a row with one or two poor games in between the good ones?

Not really. To me, that's his current MO.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Not really. To me, that's his current MO.

Only the elite QB's are good nearly every time out. To me, it seems that
you may be setting the bar too high at this point in his career.

Kirk needs to to continue to improve, as does every other player on this team. By the time we get the right players in place to win big, then I think Kirk will be a much better QB than he is now.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Only the elite QB's are good nearly every time out. To me, it seems that
you may be setting the bar too high at this point in his career.

Kirk needs to to continue to improve, as does every other player on this team. By the time we get the right players in place to win big, then I think Kirk will be a much better QB than he is now.

By that time the people here, and alot of fans in general will have ran him off to another team or the bench then anotber team.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Meks

By that time the people here, and alot of fans in general will have ran him off to another team or the bench then anotber team.

It's hard to be patient.

There seems to be only two possible ratings for QB's around here: Great and Sucks. What about Good? Apparently, Good isn't good enough. If a QB is only Good, many Redskins fans think he needs to be replaced.