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Redskins vs. Broncos: 5 position battles to watch in Preseason Week 3

By Jacob Camenker

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Wide receiver Brian Quick #83 of the Washington Redskins catches a long pass in front of Justin Coleman #28 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Redskins won 17-14. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Wide receiver Brian Quick #83 of the Washington Redskins catches a long pass in front of Justin Coleman #28 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Redskins won 17-14. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

2. Wide Receiver Depth Battle

Brian Quick vs. Trey Quinn vs. Cam Sims

The Redskins had a position battle at receiver coming into the offseason. However, few expected that the battle for the final roster spots thought it would come down to these three players.

Quick, a veteran who is entering his second year with the Redskins and sixth in the NFL was supposed to provide depth and experience to a young positional group on the roster. Quinn was the final pick of the 2018 NFL Draft and some thought that he might win the No. 4 receiver job. As for Sims, few expected him to contend for a roster spot, but he has made some great catches this season. They all appear to be fighting for two spots, so one will be the odd man out.

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In terms of preseason play, Sims has stood out the most with his 6-foot-5 frame and his penchant for making tough contested catches. He did have one key drop that led to an interception, but he made up for it with his second-half play against the Jets. Now the question is, has Sims done enough to earn a spot on the active roster?

The final preseason game will be a good barometer for which receivers Gruden really trusts. If Sims put up another good performance, he should have a shot at the roster, and that would come at the expense of Quick. Conversely, Quick will look to use sharp route running to prove he has a place, while Quinn will try not to commit a drop as he looks to earn trust in his abilities.

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