Redskins QB Kirk Cousins Says Faith Drove Decision To Turn Down $53 Million Deal

Earlier this week, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins turned down a new long-term deal including $53...

Kirk Cousins Denies Demanding a Trade From the Redskins

Redskins QB Kirk Cousins says he never demanded a trade from the Washington Redskins in...

Unpackin' It -- Kirk Cousins

Today on the show, quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Bryce. He was a star at Michigan State before being drafted in 2012 by the Washington Redskins. He has a new book out called “Game Changer - Faith, Football, and Finding Your Way.” Kirk tells Bryce how his mindset is different going into this season, how his faith grew during his rookie year, and what music he listens to before games. Plus, Kirk shares a couple key chapters in his book about friendships and role models. Click here to listen to Bryce's full interview with Kirk Cousins.

From the Archives - Kirk Cousins

The NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 26 and former Michigan State quarterback, Kirk Cousins, will be hoping to hear his name called by an NFL team some time in the early rounds. In our story about from the Summer 2011 issue of Sports Spectrum, Cousins talked about his future in the NFL. “Ultimately, the whole NFL thing and the future in general, whether you are playing in the pros or just your future, whether you’re an athlete or a college student in general, most of us don’t know what’s going to happen in the next few years." “It’s a little bit scary because I’m the kind of guy who likes to have a plan and likes to have things laid out." “We have to trust in the Lord’s plan and we have to walk with Him and honor Him and trust Him...

Tweet of the Day - @kirkcousins8

Cannot imagine being one of the thousands of young men who stormed Normandy's beaches 68 years ago, today. Forever grateful. #DDay

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) June 6, 2012

Tweet of the Day - @KirkCousins8

Lately life has been like my freshman year of college. Move to a new place, meet new people, & spend every waking moment learning a playbook

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) May 23, 2012

First issue of the fall NOW AVAILABLE

Our first issue of the fall is now available for online viewing. Log in HERE to view. We release two digital issues between each print issue, totaling 12 issues a year and three issues per season. To receive 12 issues of Sports Spectrum magazine, subscribe HERE. This issue includes exclusive feature stories on New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel. Our closeups include "In The News" stories on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, Detroit Tigers slugger Torii Hunter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. In our editorials, staff writer and columnist Stephen Copeland talks about what he learned about the "inner me" during his interview with Rashad Jennings, and "UNPACKIN' it" podcast host Bryce Johnson interviews two-time Super Bowl champion Chase Blackburn about his season with the Carolina Panthers.

August 2013 DigiMag now available!

We are happy to introduce to you our August 2013 DigiMag featuring Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr. This issue includes in-depth features on college football stars around the NCAA to prepare you for the upcoming season. Read about how University of South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson went from performing to living, Toledo defensive end Ben Pike chose the love of his life over football, and Derek Carr is continuing what his brother started at Fresno State. Managing editor Brett Honeycutt writes about Mike Vick, Riley Cooper and forgiveness in his column "Airing It Out;" staff writer Stephen Copeland writes about the recent passing of his grandfather and his interview with Toby Mac in his column "Another Angle;" and Bryce Johnson talks with Washington Redskins backup quarterback and former Michigan State star Kirk Cousins in his his column "Unpackin' It." Log in here to view the August DigiMag and our past digital issues from 2013 included in your subscription...

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