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Redskins: Five takeaways from Washington’s season-ending shutout

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

No. 3 – Redskins Josh Johnson’s entire sample size enough for a backup job

Josh Johnson‘s showing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 will leave a sour taste in fans’ mouths, and rightfully so; it was easily the quarterback’s worst performance as a Washington Redskins player.

That said, Johnson showed enough in three starts to maintain Washington’s backup quarterback job for next season, especially when taking into account Colt McCoy‘s lingering injury proneness, and Mark Sanchez’s lack of production.

The contrast between the value which Sanchez provided to Washington’s limping offense, and the value which Johnson provided, was stark and steep. While Johnson was far from perfect, his mobility gave the Redskins some flexibility. His arm, while inaccurate in spells, was more than capable, and the team responded positively to his leadership, gutting out a road win against the Jaguars.

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Johnson shouldn’t start next season, if it can be avoided. But he certainly did enough to earn a job as the Redskins’ backup. If they’re willing to move on from Colt McCoy, and if Johnson is willing to move on from his awaiting starting job in the Alliance of American Football, then the Redskins could bring a bit more security to the quarterback room.

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