Gus Frerotte has advice for new Redskins QB Kirk Cousins
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 4:38 am
Gus Frerotte has advice for new Redskins QB Kirk Cousins
The Washington Redskins, as expected, picked Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick.
Then, the Skins unexpectedly took Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round.
Some think this was a wasted pick. Others believe the Redskins have created their own quarterback controversy.
One thing it's not is unprecedented. In fact, back in 1994, Washington drafted two quarterbacks -- Heath Shuler third overall and Gus Frerotte in the seventh round.
Frerotte eventually beat out Shuler for the job and bounced around to have a decent career, which included a stint with the Lions. But since he played the "Kirk Cousins role" 18 years ago, Frerotte has some advice for the ex-Spartan, according to Yahoo!Sports.
"Take every rep you can and go the extra mile," Frerotte replied. "And hope RG3 holds out."
While the holdout is less than likely with the new collective bargaining agreement, it was key to Frerotte winning the starting job. He told Yahoo!Sports that he since Shuler missed much of training camp negotiating his rookie deal, Frerotte got plenty of reps in practice and improved. When Shuler got hurt during the '94 season, Frerotte started a few games. In '96, the two QBs competed for the top spot and Frerotte responded with a Pro Bowl season.
What added to the competition, Frerotte said, was a political pull between head coach Norv Turner and general manager Charley Casserly.
"Heath was Norv's pick; the guy who chose me was [then-Redskins general manager] Charley Casserly," Frerotte said. "So I don't think Norv was thrilled with the idea of playing me. But as soon as we got there and I saw Heath in action, I knew that I was better. Then he held out, and I kept getting all the reps, and I got more and more ahead. I felt like eventually, they were going to play the guy who gave us the best chance to win."
(from Detroit Free Press)
The Washington Redskins, as expected, picked Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick.
Then, the Skins unexpectedly took Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round.
Some think this was a wasted pick. Others believe the Redskins have created their own quarterback controversy.
One thing it's not is unprecedented. In fact, back in 1994, Washington drafted two quarterbacks -- Heath Shuler third overall and Gus Frerotte in the seventh round.
Frerotte eventually beat out Shuler for the job and bounced around to have a decent career, which included a stint with the Lions. But since he played the "Kirk Cousins role" 18 years ago, Frerotte has some advice for the ex-Spartan, according to Yahoo!Sports.
"Take every rep you can and go the extra mile," Frerotte replied. "And hope RG3 holds out."
While the holdout is less than likely with the new collective bargaining agreement, it was key to Frerotte winning the starting job. He told Yahoo!Sports that he since Shuler missed much of training camp negotiating his rookie deal, Frerotte got plenty of reps in practice and improved. When Shuler got hurt during the '94 season, Frerotte started a few games. In '96, the two QBs competed for the top spot and Frerotte responded with a Pro Bowl season.
What added to the competition, Frerotte said, was a political pull between head coach Norv Turner and general manager Charley Casserly.
"Heath was Norv's pick; the guy who chose me was [then-Redskins general manager] Charley Casserly," Frerotte said. "So I don't think Norv was thrilled with the idea of playing me. But as soon as we got there and I saw Heath in action, I knew that I was better. Then he held out, and I kept getting all the reps, and I got more and more ahead. I felt like eventually, they were going to play the guy who gave us the best chance to win."
(from Detroit Free Press)
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