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How this season compares to previous ones:
.@KirkCousins8 on taking over starting QB duties: "It's different (than last season)." Said there's lots on the line the rest of the season.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "If we're comparing the last three games of last season to now, certainly, it's a lot different."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014
Beaing the starter:
Cousins: "This isn't something new that we need to make a big deal of." Trying to downplay the role he'll have for several weeks.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014
Jay Gruden:
Cousins on HC Jay Gruden: "You trust him, because he's been there and he's been in your shoes." Credits his success with Andy Dalton.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins on Gruden: "He knows what he's talking about and he has a proven track record. I fully trust him." #RedskinsTalk
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) September 17, 2014
Kirk cousins acknowledges his similarities to Andy Dalton, says he was selfishly glad to see Jay Gruden hired in January. #Redskins
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 17, 2014
Gruden's offense:
Cousins: "I do feel comfortable. I feel lile this is a system that mirrors a lot of what I've done in the past."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014
1st team offense:
Cousins said he's developing increasing chemisty with No. 1 offense. "You saw a lot of guys catching the football last Sunday."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins said normally he got only scout team reps in practice as the backup. Now gets the reps running redskins offense.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014
Experience at QB:
Cousins gained confidence from starting three games last year. "You go through experiences and day, 'I've been there and done that.'"
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014
Cousins said he "gained a lot of confidence" starting 3 games last season. "The longer I'm out there, the better I'm going to get."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Control of the offense:
Cousins: "I'm not 6-5, I don't run a 4.3, I don't have an arm that can throw 90 yards." Said his focus is good command of the offense.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Protecting the football:
Cousins said he's worked on protecting the football every day. Said "you take the good with the bad" when you take chances down the field.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "For me it's always going to come down to decision making ...if I'm not making good decisions, I won't be in this league long."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "the best QBs in the league are going to average and INT a game," but aims to eliminate them, complete 3rd dwn for 1st dwns.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014
Opportunity to showcase himself for a start position:
Cousins: "I think every opportunity in the NFL is big. ... It's just important that you're well-prepared ... and you don't lay an egg."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "I have a laser focus. I'm an intense guy" but says he does have a sense of humor.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014
Zone Read:
Cousins says scrapping zone read Sunday probably hurt Redskins but he tried to do well w whatever plays were called for him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014
Cousins said the zone read was a good portion of the game plan Sunday againt Jacksonville. With Griffin out, that wasn't going to work.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014
DeSean Jackson:
Cousins said he'll emphasize working with @DeSeanJackson11's speed this week. "It is hard to overthrow him ... You let him go get it."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins said one emphasis will be developing chemistry with wide receivers, particularly gauging D-Jac's speed. Hasn't worked with him much.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014
Sean McVay being retained from previous coaching staff:
Cousins said it was the "best-possible scenario for me" to hire Jay Gruden as HC and Sean McVay as OC.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "in this league you're only as good as the guys around you. That goes for coaches play callers and receivers. I feel fortunate"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014