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Leaders in each Redskins position battle ahead of preseason Week 2

By Jacob Camenker

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls a play from the line of scrimmage during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls a play from the line of scrimmage during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls a play from the line of scrimmage during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins calls a play from the line of scrimmage during the first half of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Quarterback

This was the team’s most interesting position battle coming into the season. And after one preseason game, the answers at the position are still murky, but they’re somewhat clearer.

1. Case Keenum

Not much is being said about Keenum’s performance in the first preseason game, but he was very solid considering the circumstances. He had very little time in the pocket but was still able to deliver some decent passes. His best throw came on a play where he got solid blocking thanks to a Samaje Perine blitz pickup and launched a ball downfield to Robert Davis. He didn’t catch it, but there was a pass interference call on the play. So, it resulted in a big gain.

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Keenum can be counted on as a steady presence with plenty of recent starting experience. After what we saw in the first preseason game, Keenum should certainly be in front in the quarterback battle.

2. Colt McCoy

McCoy didn’t play in the preseason opener just to give him an extra week to maintain the leg injury that he suffered last season. He knows Gruden’s offense and can certainly be trusted as a solid spot starter and could open the season as the starter if he can show well in preseason action.

3. Dwayne Haskins

Haskins showed some upside in his preseason debut, but there is a lot of room for improvement with him. He misfired on a number of occasions and needs to get better at reading the field at the NFL level. He should improve over the course of the preseason, but unless the growth is substantial, it would probably be best for him to learn on the bench for at least part of his rookie season.

Haskins did only had one year of starting experience at Ohio State, so, taking more time to develop certainly makes sense, especially if he’s not going to have ample time to make plays in the pocket. Both Keenum and McCoy have more experience dealing with pressure, so it would be best to roll with them if the left side of the line is going to be a problem.

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