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ArticleWhat Klint Kubiak must do to get most out of quarterback Kirk Cousins
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Cousins is an old-school drop back quarterback who thrives under center due to his play-action ability and his vast pre-snap reading ability
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Under-center play-action scheme maximizes Cousins' pre-snap reads and handoff fakes.

The source emphasizes that Cousins thrives as an under-center, play-action-centric quarterback due to his 14 seasons of experience taking direct snaps under center, which has made footwork, drops, and handoffs core muscle memories. Heading into 2026 healthy, Cousins' natural rhythm and pre-snap reading ability are best deployed in under-center formations where he can hide the ball and execute play-action fakes effectively to freeze defenders.

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