DAVIE, Fla. -- The Washington Redskins appear to be a team in quarterback turmoil. Coach Jay Gruden recently made the controversial decision to bench former starting quarterback and No. 2 overall pick Robert Griffin III for backup Kirk Cousins in a decision that could go either way for the organization.

However, the Miami Dolphins aren't taking the bait. They are showing plenty of respect for Cousins, who is just 2-7 as a starter and looking for his third career win.

"Kirk Cousins is a good quarterback who obviously gets the ball out very quickly," said Dolphins Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. "Watching film on him, I think it's going to be a tough challenge no matter whoever quarterback is out there. Obviously, Cousins is the main guy. For me, I think we have our hands full."

The Dolphins are favored to beat the Redskins. But Miami's players and coaches are well aware anything can happen on the road, especially in Week 1.

Miami's coaches said the difficult part is preparing for the unknown. There isn't a ton of film on Cousins and the Redskins, like most teams, didn't show everything in the preseason.

"We studied him. I remember him when he came out," Dolphins coach Joe Philbin said of Cousins. "I watched a lot of tape on him, I remember his interview at the combine when he was in our room, real bright guy and he's a good football player. He has had good production in his career as a quarterback. He's played a lot of football and, obviously, they may feature different things. It's Game 1, so we have to be ready for anything."

Miami's starting defense was very successful in the preseason forcing three-and-outs and getting pressure on the quarterback bringing just four pass-rushers. Suh, Pro Bowler Cameron Wake, defensive tackle Earl Mitchell and defensive end Olivier Vernon all looked good together. The Dolphins allowed just three points this preseason when starters were on the field.

Washington's offensive line, which was inconsistent last season and in the preseason, has its hands full protecting Cousins.

"I think it is always important to have an opportunity to have your front-four create a lot of pass-rush havoc," Suh said. "This is a passing league. We understand that obviously if you can play coverage and you can double-cover guys like DeSean Jackson, guys that are speed guys, open up the top. You put a little more awareness on those guys because your front four is doing their job and getting in the quarterback's face and not allowing him to get the ball off is a great problem to have."