Redskins haven't had trade calls for QB Cousins

As the offseason began there was plenty of talk about the Washington Redskins possibly trading backup quarterback Kirk Cousins - with a lot of that talk apparently coming from Cousins himself; Cousins reportedly said he would have been open to a trade to somewhere he would have a chance to be a starter.

The Redskins would have liked a second-round pick in return, but it appears as if a trade is highly unlikely. Speaking at the NFL's annual owner meetings Wednesday, new Redskins head coach Jay Gruden was asked if the team had received any calls inquiring about trading for Cousins.

"No, no, nothing," Gruden said, via the Washington Post. "We're excited to have Kirk. You need two great quarterbacks on your team, you never know. The way Robert plays and the style he plays with you never know what can happen. Injuries are a part of the game, you need two excellent quarterbacks and we're fortunate to have two of the better quarterbacks."

Considering Robert Griffin III's injury history, hanging on to a quality backup with significant game experience is a wise move. Cousins started Washington's final three games last season and could have proven his worth as a starter somewhere else with an outstanding performance.

Instead, Cousins was just OK, leaving other teams hesitant to give up a significant draft pick to acquire him. Still, that leaves the Redskins with a backup quarterback they can feel comfortable with, should Griffin struggle or be unable to stay healthy next season and beyond.