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Redskins: Three players who should make the leap in 2019

By Jacob Camenker

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Trey Quinn #14 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by wide receiver Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets (not pictured) as he returns a punt in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 16: Wide receiver Trey Quinn #14 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by wide receiver Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets (not pictured) as he returns a punt in the third quarter of a preseason game at FedExField on August 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Trey Quinn‘s chance to have a breakout year is a bit different than the other players on this list. Quinn only played in 10.5 percent of the team’s offensive snaps last season as he struggled to stay on the field due to injury issues. However, the former seventh-round pick is going to have a chance to emerge as a quality playmaker with the team.

During the 2019 offseason, the Redskins elected to let slot receiver Jamison Crowder walk. With Crowder gone, the path to the starting slot job is now wide open, but Quinn remains the favorite. He has received praise from Jay Gruden and the coaching staff this offseason and if he can continue to show well, he will be the starter at the position.

Quinn has little competition for the primary slot role. Rookies Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon could push for time there, but both project to be better fits on the outside. They may play there in certain packages, but in all likelihood, Quinn is the guy in the slot.

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Despite only seeing limited action last year, Quinn still logged nine catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. He showed a knack for finding space and should be a fine replacement for Crowder. He’s not as explosive as the departed Duke alumnus, but he’s bigger, stronger, and is a good route runner. So, he could seamlessly replace Crowder who struggled through injury issues of his own last year.

Quinn making the leap is contingent mainly on one thing. His health. If Quinn can stay on the field, he could become a security blanket for the Redskins starting quarterback, whoever that may be. He should have a chance to become a very strong slot receiver and could emerge as the ‘Skins top target in their receiving corps.

We’ll see if Quinn continues to step up during training camp and the preseason. For now, his stock seems to be trending up, so now he will have to capitalize on the chance in front of him.

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