I'm sure that was a factor, but I actually think not having Jordan Reed out there, particularly as a safety valve target, has always turned Cousins from an impressive QB to just a good one. Reed, when he is healthy (I know, I know...) is the best pass catching TE in the league. He gets open, almost on every play, has great hands, and is one of the most athletic TEs after the catch the NFL has ever seen. If it weren't for his game-changing skills, the Redskins would've cut bait on him a long time ago. I'm very skeptical he will ever be able to overcome his injury issues as I know a lot of us are.
I don't think Cousins really suitably demonstrated an ability to adapt to new Receivers when his comfort blankets were removed.
He's moving teams for the first time to a totally new situation so it'll be interesting to see how he handles it.
Smith on the other hand has moved around and knows how to integrate new team mates. He could be the man to make the most of Doctson and Quick and get on the same page as Richardson. For QB and Receiver chemistry they're all starting at zero (except Davies who he played with in SanFran)
Be interesting to see who he gels with predominantly. I'm really keen for the season to start!!!!
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