Kirk Cousins, Washington
Mike Shanahan is a big believer in Cousins, whom he had for a time in Washington. He recently touted his former pupil, saying, “He’s a starter in the National Football League, and that’ll be proven out in time. … He’s going to have a great career as a starter,” per the Washington Post.
Sitting behind Robert Griffin III in Washington, Cousins isn’t set up for long-term success. Owner Paul Allen is not interested in anyone other than RG3 playing quarterback in Washington, but it’s debatable if he’s the man most deserving that spot.
Cousins has had limited success as a starter his first three seasons, completing 59 percent of his passes for 3,030 yards with 18 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.