It's too early to panic about Redskins cornerback uncertainty

Quinton Dunbar may have demanded a trade but even still, it’s too early to panic about the Redskins cornerback uncertainty.

Seemingly, there’s never a dull moment in Ashburn, but the latest headline from Redskins Park has shocked much of Redskins nation. Fan favorite and highly rated cornerback Quinton Dunbar is seeking a trade or outright release from the Redskins.

Fan reaction has many discouraged. But as Dunbar said, per NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, “it is what it is”.

The reality is that the Redskins are possibly losing the best cornerback on the roster, a position that was already not deep. With the future of Josh Norman also up in the air, it’s possible that Washington will need two starting cornerbacks as they approach the draft and free agency.

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Before shifting into panic mode, keep these points in mind.

This truly is a new era in Washington and that involves an overhaul of the roster. The team is coming off a 3-13 season, so just about every player is expendable

Coach Rivera has made it known that you buy into his plan or you find the door. Dunbar has shown signs he’s not happy for some time now through his social media. Talented or not, this new regime needs players who want to be here.

Dunbar played in just 17 of 32 games over the course of the past two seasons, all of which have been starts. As fans, we see his talents, and Pro Football Focus had him graded as one of the top corners in the league.

But missing nearly half his games the past two seasons is an issue. A player’s greatest asset is availability. Dunbar has not proven to be reliable.

The cornerback situation may seem dire at the moment, but there’s no need to overreact.

The ‘Skins will save approximately $12.5 million against the cap in 2020 with the release of Norman.

The Dunbar news was a bit of a shock to some. But if he wasn’t going to be happy playing here, then news of his trade/release request couldn’t happen at a better time.

With the draft and free agency still on the horizon, there is plenty of time for the Redskins to address the position.

Be patient, uncertainties can be resolved. What may appear to be a weakness can prove to be a strength. Look no further than the wide receiver situation the Redskins faced in 2019. Largely considered the worst position group on the team, the unit proved to be an asset and now might be the team’s greatest reason for optimism moving forward.

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In a bottom-line business, Dunbar doesn’t want to be here. It’s better to find out now than later.

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It’s too early to panic about Redskins cornerback uncertainty

By Tim Meek | Feb 11, 2020

Quinton Dunbar may have demanded a trade but even still, it’s too early to panic about the Redskins cornerback uncertainty.