Daily Slop: Kirk Cousins Does Little to Bolster Reputation as Improved Decision Maker

Washington Redskins' early interceptions led to another long night - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
The Washington Redskins had hoped they were a different team and Kirk Cousins a different QB, but they did not show it in a loss to the Giants.

Why loss is not all Cousins' fault, but he shares blame | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Kirk Cousins isn't the only one to blame for Washington's loss to New York, Rich Tandler says. But he certainly deserves part of it.

Short runs: Observations from the Redskins' loss to New York - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Redskins XTRA
Michael Phillips' observations from Washington's loss to the New York Giants

Kirk Cousins, Jay Gruden cite positives after Redskins loss - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Redskins XTRA
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - There won’t be any repeats of the 2014 quarterback situation in Washington, at least not yet.

Instant Analysis: Giants overpower Redskins on Thursday night | CSN Mid-Atlantic
New York's offense was too powerful. Washington's offense settled for field goals. And that is a recipe for a loss on Thursday night. Rich Tandler has more here.

After Familiar Script, Redskins must prove they are indeed different - ESPN Redskins

Nothing is unfamiliar here: A blowout loss to the New York Giants, and the Washington Redskins are now on a different path than the one they hoped to be on just two days earlier.

Pick your season, and it seems to aptly describe what happened after most games in the Meadowlands.

This time, the Redskins can't get derailed again. If they are a different team, as we've heard more than a few players and coaches say, then next week vs. the Eagles will be just as big as the one that just ended with a 32-21 loss to the Giants. When you're trying to rebuild a program, you'll have big stumbles. Thursday was a massive one that occurred in prime time.

Redskins coach defends Kirk Cousins:  'No QB Controversy' - ESPN Redskins

After a lackluster performance by Kirk Cousins, coach Jay Gruden insisted Thursday night there is no quarterback controversy for the Washington Redskins.

Cousins was 30-of-49 for 316 yards in a 32-21 loss to the New York Giants, but he had two interceptions, including one deep in Washington territory by Prince Amukamara that set up a first-quarter touchdown. Cousins now has nine interceptions in three games against the Giants.

Despite the struggles, Gruden said he never considered playing backup Colt McCoy.

Redskins QB Kirk Cousins doesn't get all the blame, but deserves his share - ESPN Redskins

The mistakes weren't limited to Kirk Cousins alone, but that's a good place to start. He is the Washington Redskins quarterback and he did replace the one-time future of the franchise. When that's the case, then the target on the back becomes bigger.

So when Cousins has a game in which he has multiple interceptions -- as he has had a few times over the years -- then it provides proof for some that he can't cut it as a starter. Others will say he's still an evolving quarterback. The Redskins will still say he's more confident and a better quarterback than in the past.

Redskins revealed as one-trick pony as game with Giants goes awry early - Washington Post

Then I'd add something that should make you and your teammates cringe: That physical reputation you referenced — that simple, ground-and-pound style that made the start of this season so interesting — it seemed like a trick that wasn't fooling the New York Giants on Thursday night. And without superior toughness distorting the game, you looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL.

There is one thing Cousins needs to be a successful as the Redskins QB - Washington Post

It's more than frustrating — it is indicative of what the Redskins need to do to not only be competitive in games, but for Cousins to be an effective game manager, and that's play with a lead.

Need to Know: Redskins' sizzling rushing game fizzles vs. Giants - CSN Washington

Notes and numbers from Giants 32, Redskins 21

—After rushing for 343 yards in two games, the Redskins couldn't get it going on the ground. They gained just 88 yards on 20 carries, a 4.4 average per carry. But their performance actually was worse than that. Their last carry of the night was a 26-yard draw by Chris Thompson on the last play of the game when the Giants were in a Hail Mary prevent defense. If you take out that run the numbers are 62 yards on 19 carries, a sad 3.3-yard average.

Terrance Plummer says he'll learn from mistakes against the Giants - CSN Washington

With fellow linebacker Martrell Spaight placed on injured-reserve and usual starter Perry Riley out because of a calf injury, undrafted rookie Terrance Plummer knew he was going to play a big role in Thursday night's game against the Giants. And unfortunately for him and his team, he did — just not the way he would've wanted to.

Redskins RB Matt Jones says ball security is not an issue - Washington Post

DeAngelo Hall to have MRI on strained right big toe - Washington Post

DeAngelo Hall gives jersey to young fan after leaving with injury - Washington Post DC Sports Bog

Giant letdown: Kirk Cousins does little and Redskins are battered in 32-21 loss | Washington Post

Two games into the season, the Washington Redskins had reason to think they'd hit on a winning formula based on a hard-nosed running game and stout defense.

But their NFC East opener exposed that notion as wishful thinking Thursday at MetLife Stadium, where a New York Giants team that was missing key starters grounded the Redskins' running game and rattled quarterback Kirk Cousins, who threw two interceptions in a 32-21 loss.

Redskins' Kirk Cousins does little to bolster reputation as improved decision maker | Washington Post

Kirk Cousins and all of his supporters, especially Jay Gruden, wanted the narrative to be different this time around. In his return to the national stage, the quarterback hoped to show he had improved his decision-making and patience, prove he could remain cool under pressure and steer his team to victory under tough circumstances.

Best and worst from the Redskins' 32-21 loss to the Giants | Washington Post

Redskins' terrible-looking play-action fake maybe not so terrible after all - CBSSports.com
The Redskins ran a terrible play action fake. Except it might not have been so bad. We explain.

Giants gave Eli an important edge over Redskins' Cousins | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Eli Manning probably didn't need many built-in advantages over Kirk Cousins but the running game gave him one.

Is Gruden being too easy on Cousins? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Jay Gruden made it clear that despite last night's game, there is no quarterback controversy. Is the head coach being too easy on his starter?