I have watched Cousins play at both levels, and think with the chance to start for a team on a consistent longer term basis, he would become an average NFL QB. It's just my opinion. The positive side of acquiring Cousins is that he has now played in the league and removes the risk of a draft bust. However, I would rather do better than 'average'. If the goal is to get into the playoffs and compete for championships, I would roll the dice high in the draft to improve the odds that the QB selection is not a bust and better than average.

On a side note, I don't think Washington is going to trade him this off season. He's a serviceable very affordable backup, and RGIII needs to work his way through some injury and recent performance demons. Cousins signed a 4 year minimal deal, and is locked into Washington through the 2015 season...having a solid backup in the NFL is no longer just a luxury.

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