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ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins said his latest postgame catchphrase -- the how do you like me now? shout directed at general manager Scot McCloughan -- didnt carry any hidden message.As Cousins ran off the field following Sundays win over the Green Bay Packers, he stopped and shouted the line at McCloughan, then tussled the GMs hair as he kept running into the tunnel.Cousins, of course, is playing under the franchise tag, and his contract situation has been well-documented. Cousins wanted $20 million per season; the Redskins best offer was $16 million. That has led to much speculation on his future with the Redskins and whether they will meet his asking price for a long-term deal.Cousins said it was just an in-the-moment situation.No, theres nothing, Cousins said. I was just excited coming off the field with emotion. I would prefer for that to happen with no cameras and no microphones. But I ran into him on the field where there were cameras and microphones. Were both competitors who want to win desperately and both feeling great in that moment.Scot has done a phenomenal job bringing in the right people ... that have made a big difference in the success of this team. A big reason we are where we are and part of the reason we enjoy being here is because of the team Scot assembled.Cousins said during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan that it was McCloughan who kept encouraging him after a rough start to the 2015 season. Cousins then finished strong with 19 touchdowns and two interceptions in his last eight games.Scot gets it; hes a football guy, Cousins said. He understands what its like to play at this level and the challenges and demands and pressure that come with it.Still, the challenge for Cousins remains to convince the organization that hes worth an expensive long-term contract. He said hes able to focus on the games and not his future because this episode is just an extension of his entire career.Cousins entered his senior season in high school without a scholarship offer. As a senior at Michigan State, he said he played not knowing what would happen in the draft because he wasnt a projected high pick. Then he was drafted in the fourth round to be a backup to Robert Griffin III.And here we are again, Cousins said. This isnt the first time I went through this, so you just play.Cousins has thrown 17 touchdowns to seven interceptions this season as the Redskins have gone 6-1-1 heading into Thursdays game at Dallas after an 0-2 start.Numerous analysts have said the Redskins need to keep him long term. Cousins, however, said hes ignoring that, too.Its a positive thing they would say that, but at the same time, I know people are itching to say the opposite if I dont play well Thursday, Cousins said. Im always focused on the here and now. Jahlil Okafor Jersey . 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You dont need a million people telling you how to throw a slant route. You just need to go with what you know, be as comfortable as you can, and Im here to help.Sanchez signed with Dallas on Sunday, a day after he was released in Denver when he lost a battle for the starting job to second-year player Trevor Siemian. He could end up as the No. 3 quarterback when Tony Romo returns from a broken bone in his back.Its still not known when Romo will be ready. The Cowboys have yet to put him on injured reserve, which would force him to miss the first seven games before he could be eligible for a return. Coach Jason Garrett said the team was taking at least a couple of more days to decide.If Romo stays on the active roster, that probably means the Cowboys think he can be back by mid-October. Otherwise, he would have to wait until Nov. 6 if Dallas uses its option to return one player from IR on Romo.As for how it all relates to Sanchez, most of the possibilities are premature for a guy who has barely opened the playbook in Dallas.Hes worked very hard in the last 24-36 hours trying to get comfortable with what were doing, coach Jason Garrett said. Hell pick it up. Hes seen a lot of different offenses in his life. Hes got to learn quickly, and thats where his focus is.Sanchez, the fifth overall pick in 2009 by the New York Jets, played in AFC championship games his first two years in the NFL. He wasnt as good the next two years, though, and was cut after missing the 2013 season with a shoulder injury.ddddddddddddFollowing two seasons in Philadelphia, the Broncos acquired Sanchez after Peyton Manning retired and Brock Osweiler went to Houston in free agency. That didnt work out, so now hes backing up a fourth-rounder in Prescott, who took over at No. 2 when Kellen Moore broke an ankle in training camp. and became the starter when Romo got hurt.Maybe things didnt go perfectly as planned, but Im here for a reason, said Sanchez, who has 72 starts and 37 wins in 75 career games. You owe it to the guys around you to keep working hard whether thats scout team or whatever it means. If I get to see the field, great. If not, great.The Cowboys made room for Sanchez by waiving second-year player Jameill Showers, who spent most of last season on the practice squad and signed to return there again on Monday.Even with Showers return, Sanchez will have by far the most experience among the healthy quarterbacks.Hes started a lot of games, Garrett said. He was a very successful college quarterback. We played against him in our division, so weve seen him up close. Hes an experienced guy who has a lot of ability. We thought it was a good opportunity to add to the depth of our quarterback position.And with a guy who can relate to the rookie getting ready for his first start.Game notes DE Charles Tapper said doctors discovered a broken bone when he had trouble with his back in training camp. Hes been out since early in camp. The fourth-round pick said he expects to miss the opener but could be ready by the second or third game. ... Garrett said LB Sean Lee was expected to practice after missing time recently with knee soreness.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler ' ' '