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Redskins training camp roster projection after cutting Mason Foster, signing Corey Robinson

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

Quarterbacks (3)

Dwayne Haskins, Case Keenum, Colt McCoy

There have been some who are calling for the team to only carry two quarterbacks. While that is usually a sensible move at the NFL level, it may not be a sensible one for the Redskins.

First of all, the Redskins have had trouble at the quarterback position in recent years. The team has started several players at the position including Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, and four different players last season. Towards the end of last year, the squad was forced to use the now-retired Mark Sanchez and the former No. 1 overall pick of the AAF’s San Diego Fleet, Josh Johnson, as their starters at quarterback.

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So, needless to say, the Redskins know what it’s like to be without their top options at the quarterback position.

The old adage is that after a team gets to their third-string quarterback option, they are usually toast. But in the case of the Redskins, the team wouldn’t necessarily be dead in the water. McCoy figures to be a more-than-solid third-string quarterback. In fact, he is one of the better backup quarterbacks in the league and may even factor into the team’s quarterback battle if things break well for him.

Right now, the pecking order at quarterback appears to be Haskins, Keenum, and McCoy, at least for the long-term. But in the short-term, anyone could start. If Haskins struggles in his first NFL season and Keenum has issues learning the new offense, the Redskins could opt to use McCoy as their starter at least at the beginning of the season. It’s unlikely, as McCoy is the third option in the quarterback race, but keeping him would be a smart move.

The Redskins know what it’s like not to have a solid third option at quarterback. So, for that reason, keeping McCoy makes sense. And letting him, Keenum, and Haskins battle for the starting job is a smart move, and it will be interesting to see who emerges on top of the depth chart at the end of the preseason.

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