Leaders in each Redskins position battle ahead of preseason Week 2
Receiver Depth
For the purposes of this battle, we’re considering Terry McLaurin, Trey Quinn, and Paul Richardson as safe for the time being. The fact that they didn’t play much in the preseason opener is an indication that the coaching staff would like to hold onto them. That said, the same doesn’t apply to Josh Doctson, who also didn’t play in the preseason opener. If the other receivers impress enough, perhaps the Redskins could consider trying to move Doctson or parting ways with him. Doctson won’t be included in this battle, but he is the big wild card in it at the moment.
1. Cam Sims
Sims was excellent throughout training camp. While he didn’t quite live up to the expectations in the preseason opener (1 catch, 6 yards), the momentum he has gained during camp should keep him inside the roster bubble for the time being. A better performance in the second preseason game would go a long way to helping him solidify his standing on this roster.
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2. Darvin Kidsy
Kidsy was arguably the Redskins’ best receiver in the first preseason game, nabbed 5-of-7 targets for 86 yards. He showed good chemistry with Dwayne Haskins and Gruden recently lauded his versatility. Kidsy may still need one more good performance to solidify his standing, but after Jay Gruden raved about him, he should have a shot to make the squad. It just depends on how the other receivers on the roster perform in the coming weeks. But needless to say, he got a major stock-up with his performance in the opener.
3. Robert Davis
Davis’ stat line from the first game looks pretty, as he grabbed a 46-yard touchdown. However, that came as a result of a busted coverage. Still, Davis showed field-stretching ability on another ball that he would’ve caught had he not been interfered with. Davis has great athletic ability so if he continues to stretch the field, he should have a chance to make the team. For now, it’s a coin-flip between him and Kidsy, unless the team keeps seven receivers.
There has been comparatively little buzz about Harmon coming out of camp and the team elected not to play him until very late in the game against the Browns. Could they be attempting to sneak him onto the practice squad? It’s possible, but it would be a surprise given the skill set of the big-bodied receiver.