Kirk Cousins: ‘I have a laser focus. I’m an intense guy’
When Robert Griffin III went down with an injury this past weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, backup quarterback Kirk Cousins was called upon to lead his team to victory once again.
More from NFL
- Packers: Aaron Rodgers reached out to Jordan Love this offseason
- Damar Hamlin is a ‘full go’ at Bills training camp
- NFL rumors: Eagles RB1 hint, Bryce Young shows out, C.J. Stroud slow play
- Stephen Jones poorly tried to justify Cowboys’ negotiations with Tony Pollard
- Ryan Poles’ first contract extension as Bears GM is a big one
Of course, this was nothing new for Cousins, who took over for Griffin late last year and put together a few impressive games. His play only improved, as early on in the preseason pundits noted that if the Redskins were employing a quarterback competition, Cousins would have beat out Griffin in a landslide.
Although Griffin’s ankle injury showed no fracture, his timetable to return has yet to be determined, which means for now the Redskins will be led by Cousins. Today Cousins spoke with Redskins media, and Washington Redskins beat writer Mike Jones provided the details on Twitter.
Cousins: things feel a lot different now vs. 3 games late last season. But the pressure "it's nothing new"
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) 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 (@ByMikeJones) September 17, 2014
Cousins: "I do feel comfortable. I feel like this is a system that mirrors a lot of what I've done in the past."
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) September 17, 2014
Cousins: I'm not 6-5, I don't run a 4.3... The focus for me has to be having a full command of the offense.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) 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 (@ByMikeJones) 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 (@ByMikeJones) September 17, 2014
Cousins and the Redskins travel to Philadelphia this weekend to take on NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.
More from FanSided.com
Carolina Panthers to place Greg Hardy on exempt list
Nike pulls Adrian Peterson jerseys, merchandise from Twin Cities stores
Blake Griffin performs standup comedy at The Laugh Factory (Video)
NFLPA releases statement on Adrian Peterson