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Biggest takeaways from Bill Callahan’s first press conference as Redskins interim head coach

By Jacob Camenker

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive coordinator Bill Callahan of the Dallas Cowboys during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive coordinator Bill Callahan of the Dallas Cowboys during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium on September 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins looks calls out the play in the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Callahan not ready to start Dwayne Haskins

Many assumed that the changing of the guard at head coach could result in a change at quarterback as well. After all, the Redskins are set to the take on the Miami Dolphins this week and they are one of the worst teams in the league. So, wouldn’t starting Dwayne Haskins now make some sense?

Bill Callahan doesn’t seem to think so. In fact, he said that Haskins wasn’t a contender for the job in his introductory press conference.

Callahan was complimentary of Haskins’ future during his press conference, calling him a “great kid” with a “bright future.” However, Callahan also said that Haskins has a ways to go before he’s ready to start, and that’s a sentiment that has been echoed through Redskins Park for much of the offseason and early part of the season.

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As a result, Haskins seems likely to remain on the bench moving forward. But Callahan wouldn’t rule out playing him at some point this season. He said that once Haskins gets some more repetitions and builds confidence, he could eventually have a chance to start. But for the time being, he’s choosing between Case Keenum and Colt McCoy.

Though Haskins may not be ready to start, it still is somewhat surprising that the team wouldn’t make the change even as a desperation move. And this would seemingly indicate that the front office harbored no ill-will toward Gruden for leaving Haskins on the bench. If they did, they certainly would have brought in a coach that wanted to give Haskins a chance to play. Evidently, they’re happy to let him develop on the bench.

It will be interesting to see if Keenum or McCoy starts on Sunday. If Keenum is healthy, one would assume he would be the preferred veteran, but it’s anybody’s guess right now.

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