Redskins Saturday Spotlight: Three cornerbacks to solve the conundrum
By Ian Cummings
The Redskins have a cornerback conundrum that spans across timelines. And it needs to be solved.
In the present timeline, the Washington Redskins are thin at one of the game’s most important positions. Quinton Dunbar and Fabian Moreau are both dealing with injuries and may not be ready to go against the Dallas Cowboys this week. Redskins seventh-round rookie Jimmy Moreland is slated to get another start under his belt, and newly-signed Redskins Aaron Colvin and Simeon Thomas might see action far too early.
It’s a recipe for defensive disaster, and even then, the immediate uncertainty shrouds the long-term precariousness that follows.
Dunbar and Moreau are both cornerbacks with exceptional athletic profiles, and both have potential as full-time starters, but at some point, one has to question their viability, particularly Dunbar’s, if they can’t stay healthy consistently. With Josh Norman set to serve as a likely cap cut in 2020, the Redskins have at least one starting cornerback spot to fill. And if this tumble continues in 2019, there could be even more turnover in the nation’s capital.
The Redskins have a cornerback conundrum, in both present and future. They can’t do anything about the future for now, but while they’re waiting for the opportunity, future NFL cornerbacks are tearing up the college stage. Here are three that deserve your attention in Week 3 of NCAA action.