Redskins: 3 moves that would be better off as April Fools Day jokes

1. Trading up for a quarterback in the first round

The 2019 NFL Draft is generally considered to have a weaker quarterback class. While there are some intriguing names that could become star players at the NFL level, each of the top prospects has his flaws and comes with risk. That can be said of every year’s quarterback group, but this year in particular.

The Redskins are highly likely to take a quarterback at some point in the 2019 draft. They may even consider taking one in the first round. That’s not to say they should, but if one of their favorite quarterback prospects somehow falls to 15, the team may select them. While that may be an inefficient decision, there is one move that would be even worse.

Washington simply shouldn’t trade up for a quarterback under any circumstances. It wouldn’t help their team in the long run. To move up into the top 10 to get a guy like Dwayne Haskins or Drew Lock, it would cost the team a lot. If the team surrendered their first, a future first, and even one Day 2 pick, it will hamper their ability to add quality talent around their franchise quarterback. And even worse, they wouldn’t be able to plug as many of their other remaining holes and depth issues on defense.

If the guy the Redskins like at quarterback isn’t going to be on the board at 15, the team is better served waiting until the mid-round range to take a quarterback. They can survive this year with Case Keenum, Colt McCoy, and a mid-round rookie, and it wouldn’t take them out of the running for a top passer in the superior-looking 2020 quarterback class. However, they may not wait because the coaching staff and front office are on the hot seat, and they may want a quarterback with more upside to continue to keep them employed.

Still, no matter what the Redskins do, trading up for a quarterback shouldn’t be part of their plans. Otherwise, they may end up hurting their ability to build, as they did with the Robert Griffin III trade.