ASHBURN, Va. – The inconsistency isn’t lost on Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden. He’s seen what everyone else has: One game Kirk Cousins stars and leads the best comeback in franchise history; another game he struggles, throws multiple interceptions and misses targets.
It’s either the life of a developing quarterback or just the way he is. Take your pick. But the coaches see the ups-and-downs. They’re just willing to live with them.
“He’s obviously shown flashes of being one heck of a quarterback,” Gruden said. “He’s had some times where you like scratch your head sometimes.”
Sunday qualifies as a flash, with Cousins completing 33-of-40 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns.