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Redskins: Studs and duds from the team’s Preseason Week 1 loss to the Browns

By Jacob Camenker

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: wide receiver Ishmael Hyman #16 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles while under pressure from cornerback Jimmy Moreland #25 of the Washington Redskins during the second half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Redskins 30-10. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: wide receiver Ishmael Hyman #16 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles while under pressure from cornerback Jimmy Moreland #25 of the Washington Redskins during the second half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Redskins 30-10. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 8: Robert Davis #19 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 8: Robert Davis #19 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

Stud: WR Robert Davis

Last preseason, Davis was a popular pick to make the roster at receiver. That was until he suffered a brutal, season-ending knee injury.

Davis tore multiple ligaments on the outside of his right knee last offseason. And it was unclear whether or not he would be ready to go for training camp. However, he was able to get on the field and he has reinserted himself into the receiver battle.

And his performance on Thursday will go a long way to helping him have a chance to make the roster.

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Davis was on the field early and showed really good deep chemistry with Case Keenum. The new Redskins quarterback looked Davis’ way on a couple of passes, and they were the best plays of the day for the Washington offense.

Of course, Davis’ 46-yard touchdown will get some attention, but that was the lesser of the two plays. There was a massive busted coverage on that score, so the Redskins and Davis got a  bit lucky there. Still, he did show off his speed and recognition that he was wide open very quickly.

But as mentioned, the better play came on a pass that Davis didn’t even catch. Davis was running downfield and he had a half-a-step on his defender. Keenum was able to find him after a nifty blitz pickup from Samaje Perine and put the ball in the perfect place for Davis to grab it. However, Davis was interfered with and it ended up being a penalty. That said, Davis likely would’ve caught it had he been given the chance. So, that could’ve been another big game.

It’s now looking more and more likely that Washington will consider keeping Davis around, even if it comes at the extent of another receiver on the roster. We’ll soon see how the receiver battle shakes out and which players the team ends up keeping. But Davis was the top performer in that battle tonight.

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