Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Finding the next developmental quarterback
By Ian Cummings
Tyree Jackson – Buffalo
There’s a certain mold most quarterbacks are supposed to have. Just like Baker Mayfield broke that mold in the 2018 NFL Draft, Buffalo’s Tyree Jackson could be the one to do the same in 2019.
Jackson, however, looms at the opposite end of the spectrum from Mayfield. He stands at a massive 6-foot-7, 245, on par with players like Mike Glennon and Brock Osweiler, in terms of size. The only difference? Jackson moves like Cam Newton.
Jackson compares favorably to a lot of players, but what makes Jackson “Jackson”? Well, for starters, Tyree Jackson has an incredible arm. He can generate enough sheer torque with his throwing motion to launch the ball 80 yards, making it look effortless. On the run, and with a solid base, he can hit players in stride, and is working on knowing how to use his tools.
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This season, Jackson, in just eight games, has nearly eclipsed his touchdown total from the 2016 and 2017 seasons combined. He hasn’t been as safe as he was in 2017, but the flashes are coming in greater quantities now. If Jackson can continue to polish his game and work on rounding his play, he could come to Washington with nothing left to do but learn from Alex Smith. In that situation, the value would be unquestionably mutual.