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Why the Redskins should consider making a trade offer for Jordan Howard

By Jacob Camenker

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears runs into the endzone for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears runs into the endzone for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 10: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears breaks a tackle from Jordan Evans #50 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 10: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears breaks a tackle from Jordan Evans #50 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Howard has talent

This is the most obvious part of the equation. There wouldn’t be a point to having this conversation if Howard wasn’t one of the better young running backs in the league.

Howard, 23, came into the league as a fifth round pick by the Bears in 2016. As a rookie, he was quickly able to earn the starting role for the Bears. In his rookie year, Howard toted the rock 252 times and racked up 1,313 yards with six touchdowns. In addition to his ability as a runner, he caught 29 passes for 298 yards and a score. He truly looked like the next workhorse back, but he regressed a bit in his sophomore campaign.

In 2017, Howard still ran well, but he didn’t seem as explosive as he was in his rookie year. He was wildly inconsistent, putting up massive performances one week and then disappearing the next. As a receiver, Howard didn’t perform as well, and didn’t look like a natural route runner. He looked like more of a two-down bruiser with the ability to break big plays occasionally. But, he didn’t look as much like a three-down back.

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Despite the inconsistent 2017 performance, Howard still has talent and great size. He has a 6-foot-1, 225 pound frame and he is a great between-the-tackles runner. That is something that the Redskins have lacked since Alfred Morris‘ early years in Washington. Howard could provide them with that.

It’s also worth noting that Howard is a proven thing. Though the 2018 NFL Draft is very strong at the running back position, none of the the players are guaranteed to be successful. So, if presented with the opportunity to add a sure thing at a low cost, the Redskins should consider doing it.

Howard’s mix of youth, strength, and proven production will make him an attractive target to the Redskins. In the event that Howard is on the block, the Redskins could represent something of a perfect fit for him. So, bringing him in would be a smart move.

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