Washington Redskins Training Camp Profile: WR Robert Davis

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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: Brian Quick #83 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after catching a first half touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Robert Davis’ main competition at Redskins training camp

There are at least ten receivers in the running for six roster spots in 2019, and Robert Davis, at the moment, would likely fall into the No. 7 spot. Behind him, he has competition he needs to stave off, and ahead of him, he has competition he needs to surpass.

Behind Davis, his opponents, and their standing, are more clear. Brian Quick, Jehu Chesson, and Darvin Kidsy are all on the outside looking in, but if Davis doesn’t separate himself, all three could leapfrog him on the depth chart, for different reasons. Kidsy brings similar explosive athleticism and has perhaps more quickness as a route runner. Chesson provides very good utility as a special teams gunner, and Brian Quick brings veteran versatility and experience.

In the rear view mirror, Davis knows what he’s looking at. But ahead of Davis, the picture is less clear. We know who’s there. Terry McLaurin, Kelvin Harmon, Cam Sims, and Trey Quinn are the young guns, while Josh Doctson and Paul Richardson are the veterans. But how does one order that group? Who’s up front, and who’s at No. 6? Based on reports from minicamp and OTAs, Sims could very well be the one at the top, but his experience would place him just ahead of Robert Davis. It all depends on how the Redskins are weighing their players here. And unfortunately, that’s not for us to know.

For Davis, the path forward isn’t as clear-cut as the road behind him, so the only thing for him to do is to carry on at full speed. There’s no one area to target. All he can do is prove to the team that he’s too valuable, with his exceptional athletic potential and youth, to leave behind.

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