Many called for Kirk to be benched , but Gruden stuck with him , and it apparently paid off .
In his first six starts Washington went 2 - 4 , with Cousins throwing six touchdowns and eight interceptions .
Many called for Cousins to be benched , but Gruden stuck with Cousins , and it apparently paid off .
In his first six starts Washington went 2 - 4 , with Cousins throwing six touchdowns and eight interceptions .