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Redskins: 3 options for their quarterback situation in 2019

By Jacob Camenker

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Draft a quarterback in the early rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft

I’ve been pretty against this strategy for the better part of the last month, but it’s possible it could be the best — if not, the only — viable option for the ‘Skins. The fact is they need a quarterback, and it would be better if that quarterback was young and could develop. Still, there is one problem with this strategy.

The 2019 NFL Draft class is lacking talent at the quarterback position. This isn’t just in comparison to last year’s loaded class that had five true first-round talents. The class has three players that seem like potential starters at the NFL level. And even still, three may be a stretch.

Dwayne Haskins seems like the best of the bunch, as the Ohio State passer has had an incredible season in his first year as a starter. However, there are some concerns about his overall accuracy and his lack of long-term starting experience, so it may take him time to develop in the NFL. That won’t stop him from being a first-round pick, but it could cause a couple of mediocre-at-best seasons for the team that drafts him.

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Beyond Haskins, there are two other potential first-round options in Drew Lock and Daniel Jones. Lock is a competitive player with a great arm, but his accuracy leaves a lot to be desired. If he can’t improve in that area, it may stunt his growth as an NFL passer. In a normal year, he probably would be considered a second-round value, but the lack of quality QBs could push him up draft boards.

Meanwhile, Jones is an intriguing prospect who looked good in his bowl game and was developed by the legendary David Cutcliffe. However, he has dealt with injury issues during his time at Duke and has also played in a fairly weak ACC. He has all the tools needed to be successful, but he will need some time to develop.

Those are really the only three quarterbacks that look like potential answers. And even still, they come with their warts. In a draft where the Redskins could land some much-needed help at the edge rush position, the offensive line, and in the secondary, it might be best to avoid the quarterback position in the early rounds.

If the team falls in love with one of the prospects, then, by all means, they should take one. But still, they have to consider the opportunity cost of going after a top quarterback. And in this case, with the amount of quality edge rush prospects in Round 1, that cost could be great. This option definitely remains in play, but keep an eye on the rumored thought process of the Redskins as draft season really begins.

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