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Redskins: Why it’s fine to like both Quinton Dunbar and Fabian Moreau

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins reacts after making a tackle for loss in the first quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins reacts after making a tackle for loss in the first quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Jordan Taylor #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by cornerback Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins after catching a pass in the second quarter at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 24: Wide receiver Jordan Taylor #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by cornerback Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins after catching a pass in the second quarter at FedExField on December 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Why Moreau could be just as good as Dunbar

I just sang the praises of Quinton Dunbar, but Fabian Moreau does have a case to be a starter as well. As mentioned in the previous slide, Moreau was a high draft pick and had a potential first round skill set. So, seeing him on the field for the first defensive snap of the season could work well for Washington.

Moreau has the makings of a very good NFL starter, and the main trait he possesses that others don’t have is speed. Moreau can keep pace with some of the fastest NFL receivers and has the 6-foot frame and instincts needed to defend passes at a high level. He didn’t get a chance to do that consistently as a rookie, because he was buried on the depth chart, but that could have been good for him.

While not being tasked with much aside from special teams, Moreau got a chance to develop with Torrian Gray. The Redskins defensive backs coach has done very well since joining the team and has helped some of the younger corners to develop. Notably, he was able to turn Kendall Fuller into one of the league’s best slot corners and has helped Breeland and Dunbar to steadily improve as well. So, it stands to reason that with a year of development under his belt, Moreau could be ready to make a big impact.

Moreau could start over Dunbar, or he could end up taking the slot role from Orlando Scandrick. Moreau has the speed necessary to keep pace with the quicker interior receivers in the league, so that could be an ideal compromise for the fans of Dunbar and Moreau, as the two would be on the field for a good chunk of the snaps.

The greater point of this whole piece is a reminder that both Moreau and Dunbar are solid players. Realistically, the Redskins can’t go wrong with whoever they choose. Either should be ready to start this year, and by 2019, the two could be the outside starters for the team.

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Instead of debating which player should start, let’s just take a moment to appreciate what Washington has. They have two players who could be ready to be capable starters and they will pick one to handle the job at some point during the preseason. But for now, it’s more than okay to like both of them and hope that they both will succeed.

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