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Redskins: Vernon Davis should be the top tight end over Jordan Reed

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins catches a touchdown pass in front of cornerback Sean Smith #21 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins catches a touchdown pass in front of cornerback Sean Smith #21 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Vernon Davis #85 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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This is an easy decision for the Redskins to make if Reed isn’t healthy. As long as Reed is banged up, Davis can be started as the team’s top tight end and he will be effective. But once both are healthy, the team has to decide who deserves more snaps.

As of right now, it makes more sense to keep rolling with Davis as the top option. He has the hot hand and great chemistry with Cousins right now. As long as he keeps producing, he deserves to see the field for as many offensive snaps as possible.

Once Reed is ready to return, it makes sense to ease him into the lineup. He can regain his confidence playing in a smaller percentage of offensive snaps and then working into a bigger role. Ideally, the Redskins could continue to run a lot of two tight end sets moving forward, with Davis and Reed both seeing the field as receiving and blocking weapons. That would greatly improve the Redskins offense that hasn’t seen nearly enough production from their receivers.

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Overall, having two talented tight ends isn’t a major problem for the Redskins. But figuring out how and when to play them will be difficult when both are healthy. For now, Davis is the top guy, but that could change in the coming weeks. The NFL is unpredictable, so this situation will be interesting to watch.

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