Kirk Cousins says Redskins’ talent allows him to spread ball around

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ASHBURN, Virginia — Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins sees what everyone else does: A lot of talent in the passing game. In some cases it’s proven — receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon and tight end Jordan Reed. In other cases it’s based on hope — rookie receiver Josh Doctson. And in other cases it stems from what they have done in the past — tight end Vernon Davis.

But it’s all there, on paper giving the Redskins optimism about their passing game. Add in slot receiver Jamison Crowder, coming off a 59-catch rookie season, and there is even more for teams to worry about.

However, first things first.

“Potential doesn’t mean a whole lot, we want results,” Cousins said after a practice session last week. “You can’t play until the fall, all you can do now is prepare. And it’s really exciting when you look at the list of guys, I know it’s been well documented how much talent there is. I’ll be the first one to say, we have a lot of talent, the receiver position, the tight end position, the running back position.”

Cousins understood last season that he just needed make a good decision and distribute the ball — and let the playmakers go. That doesn’t mean any quarterback can do it — life in the NFL isn’t that simple — but it does mean he knew his role. It’s the same approach he’ll take this season.

“It’s my job, and the quarterback’s job, to just get them the football and let them …

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