Bad News For Eagles Fans

[Taz]

Well RGIII is a fragile as a china doll so that is a huge difference between Cousins and RGIII, Cousins has shown he can play in this league, I like the ball Cousins throws. Even on the play where Jackson got hurt that wasn't a bad throw a more physical receiver comes down with that throw. With Washingtons running game and last place schedule I think even without RGIII that team is going to be in it till the end

 

[Iggloo]

Foles left MSU after his freshman season. Maybe he felt he could never beat out Cousins but at the time neither was the starter and that competition hadn't happened yet. Hoyer was the starter when they were freshmen. I am not sure what made Foles leave Michigan State but he has hinted at some family issues in the past.

Cousins enrolled at Michigan State in 2007 and redshirted as a freshman while playing behind starting quarterback Brian Hoyer. Another quarterback, Nick Foles, was considered the Spartans' heir apparent. Foles had broken nearly all of current New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees' passing records at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. But Foles transferred to Arizona after the 2007 season, opening the door for Cousins to become Hoyer's backup.

Before the 2008 season, though, another highly regarded quarterback, Keith Nichol of Lowell, Mich., transferred to Michigan State from Oklahoma. Cousins and Nichol battled for the starting job after Hoyer's senior season in 2008. Cousins eventually won the job, and Nichol moved to wide receiver.

"When I came here, I wasn't expected to play," Cousins said. "I've just constantly looked at it as an uphill battle. I've just tried to cross one finish line and go to the next goal. It's kept me humble and focused."


Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins used to having odds stacked against him - ESPN

 

[Iggloo]

Regarding RGIII, I think he is likely done as a starting NFL QB if he is out for the rest of the season. Especially if Cousins rallies the team and they secure a playoff spot.

 

[WIZ]

D'antonio recruited Cousins when he got the job in 07 (wiki) . Pretty sure Foles knew what he was up against. Then we have this:
The Delaware County Daily Times Blogs: Eagles Blogger Room: Foles left MSU because of Cousins

 

[Iggloo]

So what are the odds D-jack plays?

I suspect he plays but leaves the game with his injury after being ineffective.

 

[Iron Eagle]

Interesting. I'm not saying he isn't talented. But it wasn't his 2013 performance that told me he'd be decent.

granted... Wings can talk himself into liking anything when it comes to QB's. But Cousins seems to be far better suited to running a traditional pro-style offense. That's what Gruden wants...



rg3 will be out 6-8 weeks http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/295146/rg3s-dislocated-ankle-could-cost-him-6-8-wks so that should be just long enough for Synder to get with the program.



...which I hope he doesn't.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

ICYMI

 

[Wings]

granted... Wings can talk himself into liking anything when it comes to QB's. But Cousins seems to be far better suited to running a traditional pro-style offense. That's what Gruden wants...



rg3 will be out 6-8 weeks NFL | RG3's dislocated ankle could cost him 6-8 wks - Rotoworld.com so that should be just long enough for Synder to get with the program.



...which I hope he doesn't.

is that suppose to mean?

 

[Iron Eagle]

is that suppose to mean?

...you tend to fall in love with qb's.

 

[Dolemite censored]

I agree 100% with wings. Just think how good the skins could be if they didn't waste all those extra draft picks trading for RGIII

Mind boggling:

Rams got 3 first rounders and second rounder in exchange for a 1st round 2nd selection position.

 

[Center Ice]

Both RG3 and Romo need to sign 40 year contract extensions.

hehehehe

 

[Northern Eagle]

I was thinking the same thing, the game next week just got a lot tougher with Cousins under center... No way d-jax misses that game!

 

[Wings]

...you tend to fall in love with qb's.

Oh cause clearly I loved # 5

 

[Hbomb]

Both RG3 and Romo need to sign 40 year contract extensions.

hehehehe

Why you....

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Why you....

Yep...that's our CI...

 

[L.Freamon]

Kirk cousins lightin' it up tonight

 

[Iggloo]

Cousins is no Nick Foles

 

[ErkTheJerk]

Oh cause clearly I loved # 5

Well...yes...yes, you did.

 

[Iggloo]

Lol!

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Well...yes...yes, you did.