Redskins: Five players to watch in Week 2 of preseason
By Ian Cummings
No. 3 – Redskins WR Darvin Kidsy
As of now, Darvin Kidsy is likely the No. 7 wide receiver on the team, behind Terry McLaurin, Trey Quinn, Paul Richardson, Josh Doctson, Cam Sims, and Kelvin Harmon. The team could theoretically make room for Kidsy by doing something with Doctson, but an underwhelming first-round receiver in a contract year isn’t likely to fetch much in a trade, and cutting him seems to be out of the field of options for the Redskins.
More likely than not, Kidsy is fighting to break into the top six, and a spot won’t just magically open up for him. Kelvin Harmon hasn’t played much as a receiver, but he’s an aggressive special teamer and run blocker, and soon, we should see his skills as a receiver in action. Sims hasn’t done much yet in preseason either, but he was making plays throughout training camp, and his traits bode well for him in his sophomore season.
Kidsy got off to a good start with this battle in Week 1, amassing 86 yards on five catches. But he needs to keep his foot on the pedal, if he wants to either earn the No. 6 spot, or convince the Redskins to keep seven. Kidsy has the elite athleticism and high-pointing ability to warrant a true NFL opportunity, and while he was listed as the Redskins backup slot receiver in the first depth chart release, but he played all over the field in Week 1, displaying valuable versatility.
It’s important to talk about ways Kidsy, or Robert Davis, can make the roster, but none of it matters if Kidsy doesn’t capitalize on his opportunities. More likely than not, both he and Davis will be allowed plenty of chances in Week 2. If he can build on his strong start, then this battle will keep building and building.