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The more I look at it, "this".

I'm guessing that Washington picked KC as a security blanket (but a rookie security blanket puzzles me). KC is in a tough situation politically. If RGIII isn't panning out, the owner will still want to play him. And, I think the fan base will be split.

It's almost like the ownership got to pick the first 3 rounds, and the head coach got to pick the rest.

True that. Sometimes it's better to learn from brilliance rather than learning from the starters fuck ups. KC will make the best of it. Jesus, the redskins trip over their dick alot lately.

Seems like it yes.

Everyone knows that you're a retard. I don't need any further argument.

Chemistry-wise? Their chemistry will be better than ever, RGIII and the Cap'n are two of the more charismatic players in the entire draft.

I'm wondering if they have a concern that isn't yet known to the public. Maybe a health issue or something was discovered at the combine (or even perhaps afterward?), so Cap'n Kirk is there just in case. Additionally, in 2 of RGIII's 4 seasons at Baylor he missed at least 1 game from injury. This could potentially be the exact reason they wanted Cousins; so that they could have an effective backup QB come in for those few games per year that they might think RGIII is prone to be missing.

For the record, RGIII is basically the only reason why Washington isn't a phenomenal fit for KC. A west coast offense (as Shanahan runs) is one that is very suitable to Cousins' skill set. The other thing that Shanahan is known for? Interior OL strength, which should reduce how often Cousins has to deal with his kryptonite: the interior pass rush.

I do believe RGIII's parents were in the military and he is very well grounded. Time will tell if he is a NFL QB.

Peter King on the Cousins pick:

"Worst pick, offense: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State, 102nd overall to Washington. Allow me to jump on a crowded bandwagon. The only reason to do this, and I mean only, is because you're injury-protecting Robert Griffin III. All the other reasons aren't legitimate. Cousins' trade value won't increase as a No. 3 quarterback behind Griffin and Rex Grossman; ask Bill Belichick about Ryan Mallett. And what I really hate about the pick is that the Redskins won't have a first-round pick in 2013 or in 2014. GM Bruce Allen should have tried to peddle this pick for a third-rounder in 2013 somewhere, and if he couldn't find one, he should have buttressed a need position and taken second-round-tackle and value pick Bobby Massie here."

I buy the "other needs" argument, but not the "doubt in Griffin's mind about his status" idea. Telling a rookie he's going to be the guy and there isn't any competition doesn't seem like a good idea to me, and certainly isn't what MD and crew do.

What if RGIII plays as well as Cam