Kirk Cousins, due to the similarity in pronunciation between his last name and the word "cousin," is affectionately called "Cousin" by Hua Xia fans to bridge the gap.
Is Cousins an elite/top quarterback?
Not necessarily.
So far, he's only led the Washington Redskins to the playoffs once in the 2015 season, and was eliminated in the first round.
Moreover, extending the timeline to 2024, Cousins' regular-season win rate has hovered around 50%, and his playoff qualifications are unremarkable, nothing much to discuss.
However, is Cousins an average-level starting quarterback in the league?
Without a doubt.
Not just average, but slightly above the league average.
Accuracy, long pass ability, pass distribution, secondary defense reading, pass completion rate, interception numbers, and other quarterback metrics—all show that Cousins is above league average and certainly deserves a starting spot.
Perhaps the only issue with Cousins is this:
