ASHBURN — When Kirk Cousins reported for organized team activities last season, his situation was remarkably different than it is now. As he worked primarily with the backups, Cousins focused on doing what the coaches asked of him and steered clear of being too controlling. He understood his role as the backup to Robert Griffin III and didn’t want to overstep any boundaries.
After being named the starter before last season and leading Washington to a 9-7 record and the NFC East title, Cousins entered OTAs on Wednesday at Redskins Park in a far different predicament.