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Redskins Roster Projection: No Colt McCoy, team goes light in backfield

By Jacob Camenker

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass in the first half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass in the first half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins attempts the winning field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins attempts the winning field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

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Dustin Hopkins, Tress Way, Nick Sundberg

The only special teams member that should be on the chopping block is special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor. The Redskins have allowed two punt return touchdowns in their first two preseason games and have been in a bit of disarray in that area. They may be able to work it out ahead of the 2019 season, but it certainly looks like they’re missing Ben Kotwica who is now with the Atlanta Falcons.

But, I digress. There won’t be any changes on special teams barring an injury. Way is still one of the league’s best punters. Sundberg is starting to get older, but he has been reliable for the ‘Skins over the course of his career. Plus, the team cut Andrew East, the long snapper competing with him, shortly after camp began.

Hopkins is probably the closest player to the chopping block after missing a couple of kicks in Week 2 of the preseason. Still, he’s coming off the best season of his career and improved his range from 50-plus yards. If he can shake off the bad outing against the Falcons, the Redskins won’t need to have a kicker competition.

At this point, I’d write these names in pen. I could be wrong, but the Redskins seem confident that this trio can get the job done.

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