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Redskins Training Camp Profile 2019: QB Colt McCoy

By Jacob Camenker

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins makes a pass during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins makes a pass during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

2019 outlook for McCoy

The outlook for McCoy is hazy right now. It could be bright if he somehow proves to be the best of the team’s top three quarterbacks in camp. However, if he can’t, the outlook could be dark.

McCoy is still one of the better backup quarterbacks in the NFL, but there’s a chance that he won’t be on the Redskins this year. The team has significant financial resource sunk into the quarterback position between Smith’s contract and the combined money they’re paying Haskins, Keenum, and McCoy. If the team decides they want to lower the amount they’re paying their quarterback room, Keenum or McCoy could be a casualty of that.

If McCoy finds himself third in the quarterback battle and on the roster bubble, the Redskins may look to deal him. Every year after training camp starts, a quarterback-needy team will emerge and whether it’s just a team that needs a solid backup or potential competition, a market could emerge for McCoy. But again, that’s only if he truly finds himself on the roster bubble.

Given that the Redskins went through three quarterbacks last year, I think they may be more apt to keep McCoy around as insurance even if he is the third-stringer. Still, it will be interesting to see what direction they end up going in, especially if one of the veterans, Keenum or McCoy, has any trade value.

Next. Redskins 53-man roster with the team keeping 2 QBs. dark

Still, the major takeaway is that McCoy will have a chance to prove himself in camp. From there, his future will become clearer.

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