Redskins top storylines to watch in the month of February
By Ian Cummings
No. 2 – The quarterback situation brings intrigue, but little change
Updates on the Alex Smith situation have caused some to speculate on what his future might hold with the Redskins. Smith himself is working his way back from his catastrophic leg injury, and while a return may not be possible, he’s still giving all his effort to get back to the field.
Smith’s drive is admirable, but at this stage, he might bring more value to the team as a mentor for Dwayne Haskins, who essentially has the starting job locked up heading into his second season. Haskins ended 2019 on a high note, and has already been given several votes of confidence from the new coaching staff. If Smith is able to hit the field again, which in itself is unlikely, he’d likely be Haskins’ backup.
Whatever the case, the Redskins quarterback situation will bring more intrigue through February, as the lack of other storylines will cause the sport’s most important position to rise to the forefront. As we saw in the Super Bowl, having a quarterback who can take the team on his back at certain stages is important, and in 2020, Haskins will work to ensure that he can be that signal caller for the Redskins. With Smith, who mentored Mahomes, he has a shot.
That said, the Redskins should work to add at least one more quarterback to their room, as the backup situation is very uncertain with McCoy and Keenum possibly leaving, and with Smith’s health still in flux. Haskins has the starting job locked up, so long as he has a good offseason, but more security is needed at the game’s most important position.