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Redskins: Studs and duds from the team’s Preseason Week 2 loss to the Bengals

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Stud: Dwayne Haskins

The Redskins saw some decent flashes out of Haskins in an average-at-best preseason Week 1 performance. In Week 2, they were looking to see improvement out of their rookie first-round passer.

They definitely got it.

Haskins’ final line wasn’t particularly special. He went 7-of-14 for 114 yards and a touchdown while adding 6 yards on a scramble. His accuracy was spotty at times, as he underthrew some passes and needs to work on his ball placement moving forward, he looked much better on the field. He avoided mistakes, turnovers, and negative plays for the most part and made one electric throw that illustrated his potential.

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On his touchdown pass, Haskins found himself under pressure in the pocket on a short drop. Instead of panicking under pressure, he stayed in the pocket, kept his eyes downfield, and uncorked a perfect pass downfield to Robert Davis. The ball hit Davis perfectly in stride and led the receiver into the end zone for the score. The throw showed off his arm talent and ability to be a downfield playmaker, so that should help him in the Redskins quarterback battle.

Haskins didn’t do enough to separate himself in the position battle. But the offense just seems to have more potential with Haskins on the field. The team should consider getting him some live reps with the first team in the third week of the preseason, just to see what he can do there. If he struggles, Case Keenum can start the season, as is expected to be the case. But if Haskins shows well with better protection (he had far more problems playing behind a makeshift offensive line in the second half), he could challenge for playing time earlier than some are expecting.

No matter what happens at the quarterback position, the Redskins are seeing growth from Haskins. And that’s truly what matters. If he can continue to grow, that will help the team’s future to become a bit brighter. This is certainly a step in the right direction.

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