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Redskins Dwayne Haskins displays growth, need for reps in starting debut

By Ian Cummings

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Washington 24-9. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

How the Redskins can help Dwayne Haskins progress

Because Haskins specifically needs on-field reps to continue his progression, it’s imperative that the Redskins know what role they serve in all of this.

The Redskins took a step in the right direction yesterday, as reports came out that the team is planning to start Haskins for the Jets game after the bye week. Still, it was not officially revealed whether or not Bill Callahan views this as a week-to-week situation, and if he does, then that needs to change. Now that Haskins is the starter, he should not have the role taken away from him. Period.

The coaches were very safe with Haskins in his first start; they actively limited his impact overall and minimized the amount of adversity he would face, with a lot of running plays and quick, timing throws, which Haskins showed promise with.

Now that they’ve eased him into action, the Redskins need to start putting more on Haskins’ plate.  Open up the offense a bit more, and allow Haskins to carry his mental growth and operational foundation with him as he starts to apply more of his physical talent on each play.

There will still be lumps for Haskins to take, as is always the case with a rookie quarterback, but the Redskins can make sure he responds positively to those moments. Kevin O’Connell has proven to be a valuable voice in Haskins’ ear, and Haskins also has three veteran quarterbacks to learn from in Alex Smith, Case Keenum, and Colt McCoy. Now that things are settled, Haskins actually has a fairly proficient support system with the Redskins, but it’s up to the Redskins to use it the right way.

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