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Three Redskins to be excited about watching in the second half of the season

By Jacob Camenker

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with linebacker Mason Foster #54 after a turnover during the final moments of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with linebacker Mason Foster #54 after a turnover during the final moments of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 22: Running back Derrius Guice #29 of the Washington Redskins has a laugh from the sidelines in the second half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2. RB Derrius Guice

There was a lot of hype surrounding Derrius Guice when he was selected by the Redskins in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was always viewed as a fringe first-round talent by NFL teams, but he slipped much further than most expected.

Guice ended up being the seventh running back off the board in the ’18 draft. The Redskins traded down and were still able to get him. And on the surface, it looked like a great value pick. So far, the value on the field hasn’t been seen.

Through a season and a half, Guice hasn’t been able to stay healthy. He tore his ACL in the 2018 preseason and played in the season opener in 2019 before going on IR with a meniscus tear. Now, he is going to return. And if he’s healthy, he could show off his running skills.

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Guice had good power, balance, and solid top speed during his time at LSU. The Redskins are hoping that will translate to the NFL. They will likely use him in tandem with Adrian Peterson, and they will ensure that he isn’t overworked. But at the same time, they’ll be evaluating him to see if he can be the lead back of the future.

Guice’s performance will certainly be something to watch. And if he has problems, the Redskins may have to rethink their future plans at the running back position. Conversely, if he is healthy and plays up to his talent level, he could solidify that he is the guy and that moving forward, he can be penciled in atop the depth chart.

Either way, Guice is a guy to watch. If he develops, his future could look bright. If not, what previously looked like one of Washington’s strongest positions could be a question mark in the offseason.

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