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Why the Redskins don’t need to take a quarterback in Round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft

By Conor Forrest

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

However, there is some good news.

This draft is stacked with talent in so many positions that the Redskins need. Receivers, edge rushers, secondary pieces, and defensive line monsters are going to be available when the clock starts for the Redskins. The best thing they can do is get the best player available, especially if someone good happens to fall into their lap. The worst thing they can do is box themselves into an idea that getting a quarterback in the first round is the only and best option they have.

If they think that their guy is at 15, and someone like Murray or Lock has proven to be worthy of the spot, they should go get him. But for the first time in a while, the Redskins enter the draft with one key thing:

Options.

They need to make the most of the options they have and continue to build from the foundation that currently is in place. They aren’t in full rebuild mode, and they are not dealing with a major roster overhaul. They have key pieces to build from and that is a good thing.

They need to keep building their wall of talent brick by brick, and yes it will take time.

But, assuming you are a D.C. sports fan, time shouldn’t be much of a worry, we are much too used to waiting for good things.

dark. Next. Clelin Ferrell - Redskins first-round option

(Seriously, thank you Washington Capitals.)

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