As demands mount, Kirk Cousins seeks advice from QBs on balancing work, life

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ASHBURN, Va. — He mapped out his days in 15-minute increments, trying to keep a tight schedule. It was easier for Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins to do that in the past when the demands on his time weren’t so high.

This offseason, he’s traveled to London multiple times to promote a game in October. He’s had more requests for interviews and more companies asking if he’d pitch their products. All the while, Cousins knows he can’t lose sight of what is most important: Training for the season.

“I’m trying to figure that out still,” Cousins said.

To help, Cousins contacted a few starting quarterbacks and some retired players whom he said had great careers. Cousins did not want to name the quarterbacks because, he said, he did not ask their permission to go public with their advice.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins is still learning how to manage all of the demands that are put upon an NFL starting quarterback. AP Photo/Nick Wass

He wanted to know about their offseason work and how …

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