Chew Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 If everybody on offense steps up around him, and with a healthy defense and some new faces in the secondary, I'd say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek1973 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Look no one knows. We didn't know this year our D would suck the first 8 games, we didn't know our two starting safeties would start ONE game. Hell we didn't know our 6th round draft pick would break the Redskins rushing record man. So with the info we have so far and what we have seen i say Kirk can do the job and do it well. We all know it would be almost impossible for the Eagles to be a good team next year, the Boys with the same setup will be the Boys, up and down like a yo yo and the Giants who knows. But we get our injured players on the D side squared away, get back Helu who can catch the ball out of the backfield, get a few pieces I say we will be strong. its not fair for us to doubt Kirk, he produced when the chips were on the line. He will have a full year under his belt, he will go thru all the OTAs, mini camps, etc. I think the Kid deserves us to trust him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P()rter Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Rodgers was a first round pick being discussed as a possible #1 overall leading up to the draft. He fell that year because it was a rare situation where not a lot of teams were targeting QB's. Same thing happened to Kirk that happened to Rogers. Kirk was expected before Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMUSkins Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 If we can upgrade our OL and secondary we should be able to make the paloffs again... no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P()rter Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Based on what? They have different styles of play. That's why you didn't see much of the option during the Browns game. Griffin is a tremendous pocket passer.....when healthy. When healthy....this bothers me. I don't want to have this conversation again next year. In the back of my mind I have Vick worries about RG3 and staying healthy. I just hope that Kirk at least gets his shot in the first few games of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghouse4x4 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I think it's no question. I would say 10-6 to 12-4 with Kirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P()rter Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Other wise we may be stuck with a Range Rover that leaks oil. ---------- Post added January-9th-2013 at 09:47 AM ---------- I think it's no question. I would say 10-6 to 12-4 with Kirk. Agree 100%...every QB gets their shot....I hope we get to see Kirk take his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructis Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I would feel comfortable with Kirk Cousins being the QB next year if we need him to. First, the Ravens game. He came in cold because of Griff's injury. He remained icy because he didn't panic and threw for a TD and ran for a 2 point conversion. Now lets look at the stats for the Cleveland game he started. http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=321216005 His rating was 104.4, he went 26/37 for 329 yards and 2 TDs. Alfred Morris ran for 87 yards and 2 TDs. The offense put up 38 points. All this from a rookie in his first start. Not to shabby. On a side note, KC posted this tweet last night that made me bust out laughing. https://twitter.com/KirkCousins8 Kirk Cousins@KirkCousins8 Helmet must hide a lot: Wearin 'Skins shirt & dude asks if I've been a life-long fan. I say its been more recent & he tells me he's die-hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghouse4x4 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Other wise we may be stuck with a Range Rover that leaks oil. That's every Range Rover!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhead76 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 KC1 would get it done if RG3 is still injured. I swear he reminds me of a Brady with a little weaker arm but more mobile than him. I'd rather have him play the whole season instead of bringing in Griffin halfway or late risking re-injuring the knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P()rter Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 https://twitter.com/KirkCousins8 LOL!! I love it! I hope the best for this kid and I fear with stupid decisions in DC he may be playing against us instead of for us. ---------- Post added January-9th-2013 at 09:57 AM ---------- KC1 would get it done if RG3 is still injured. I swear he reminds me of a Brady with a little weaker arm but more mobile than him. I'd rather have him play the whole season instead of bringing in Griffin halfway or late risking re-injuring the knee. I think if Kirk starts the season the Shanahanananan's will be face with a very tough decision. I agree with the Brady Reference, but I think Kirk has a stronger arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gart Monk Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yes I am going to assume that Kirk can run this offense as is. He should do fine when he gets reps in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Same thing happened to Kirk that happened to Rogers. Kirk was expected before Wilson. I have to disagree. Expectations of a first round pick will always be different than those of a fourth round pick. Rodgers was the second QB drafted and expected to replace Brett Favre when he hung it up. Kirk was what, the sixth QB taken? His expectations were career backup for our new star or developmental starter for future trade bait. It's really not comparable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Kirk knows his new responsabilities as a probable starting QB, I'm sure he will train even harder during the offseason.I believe he can at least lead us to a positive record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 If our cap penalty is overturned then definitely, we can add some very key pieces to our defense and return them to a strength of the team. If not, then it’s a maybe for me. Really have to see how well Kirk does after he plays a few games and teams see his tendencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswerdlw Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 This is Kirk's chance. What if he has a great season? Then what do we do? Trade Kirk for high draft picks and keep RGIII (with a reconstructed knee), right? Wow, I'm way ahead of myself. Isn't that what the off season is for? I think I'll take an 8-10 month nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek1973 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 This is Kirk's chance. What if he has a great season? Then what do we do? Trade Kirk for high draft picks and keep RGIII (with a reconstructed knee), right? Wow, I'm way ahead of myself. Isn't that what the off season is for? I think I'll take an 8-10 month nap. Remember SD had the same issue, with Brees having shoulder surgery which you could say it maybe even more of an issue for a QB (I believe it was on the throwing arm side). at least RGIII can just become a pocket QB with always a danger of hurting you with his legs so he can protect his knee. SD picked Rivers....how did that turn out. Remember Rivers was a high number 1 while Brees was a second round pick. Did Shanny say Cousins was a 2nd round pick on our board? man oh man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny21 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Given what we've seen so far, I think Kirk grows by leaps and bounds if he's given first team reps all offseason. This doesn't mean he would be a great (or even good) QB, but we saw what he did with just one week of first team reps - pretty impressive, especially for a rookie. Give him an improved defense and a great safety blanket in Davis and I'd say it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 No IMO. I'm not that confident in Kirk I'm sorry to say. Everyone is basing this optimism off of the the Browns game. IMO, he didn't look even decent until the second half. To me, he's played 2 good quarters and a few more bad ones. Does he have talent? yeah but teams aren't afraid of him. Oh and to the guy who said he was a better pocket passer...A lot of Kirk's completions came off rollouts and other throws on the run so I don't think we can say whose better at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGoonie55 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 So, just so I'm tracking. We think that Kirk is: A. Tom Brady with an improved arm B. Aaron Rodgers incarnate and C. Will win the division. I'd say you are probably safe with C. Kirk is a good quarterback, but to suggest he belongs in any paragraph with A&B is laughable. If he were, Griff would be the backup and our FO would have failed even more miserably than in the Cerrato days. Perhaps we need more water in the Koolaid. It seems a bit strong. Here's what we do know. Kyle runs a more Denver-esque offense (in the Elway days) that is effective against aggressive defenses. We are able to pound the football without the threat of a QB running. Kirk can manage a game and win a game when asked. BASED off ONE game. He is our back-up, we don't deal him. We need him if this happens again. This is why we drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeBilly Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I think it depends because Robert was excellent at not turning the ball over. If Kirk played 16 games and had 10 or less INTs and 6 or less fumbles, then I would say: Yes, we are a playoff team with Kirk. I think we would have been a playoff team in 2011 with Rex if he didn't throw 1 INT and fumble 1 time in almost every game. Our offense is good and is able to move the ball on the ground and in the air. With Robert, it is very dynamic. With Kirk, it would be a little more predictable, but if they take care of the ball, they will be able to move it and score some points. I just had 1 more thought - With Robert we were so good in the red zone. Even without turnovers, there could be a dramatic drop off from Robert to Kirk in this area of the field. All this is moot, since Robert will be back by late July. The down time will allow him even more time to study the game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hard to say. It'll be interesting to see how Alfred Morris does without the threat of a "running" QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2323 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Theres deff some Kool-aid drinking going on here.... i think I even read one post saying 12-4 with Kirk next yr....really???? Have you guys seen our schedule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I think so.. Cousins showed he's no slouch.. If we can stay relatively healthy I think we can win some games again next year.. Our schedule is pretty scary though, regardless who's playing QB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Have we really seen enough of Kirk to determine his overall, season-long, effectiveness? Of course not. The jury is still out and the sample size to evaluate him is far too small. From the actual health of RG3's knee to how valuable Cousins can be, the amount of armchair GMs on this board, who fully know how to direct the franchise, is just hilarious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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