Redskins Deep Dive: An in-depth evaluation of the quarterback room

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 29: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during warm ups before their game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

Kyle Allen and Steven Montez

The addition of Kyle Allen to many was seen as a red flag for Haskins. Some interpreted it as a threat to the starting job, while others saw it as a sign that the team doesn’t trust Haskins. But the addition of Allen brings more than just another arm to compete. It brings another level of consistency that will help Haskins learn the offense.

Allen already has experience with Scott Turner in Carolina and was signed as an undrafted free agent by Ron Rivera in 2018. Allen, Turner, and Rivera all worked with 2015 league MVP Cam Newton, who’s arm strength and physical size was an immediate comparison to Haskins coming out of the draft.

The addition of Kyle Allen doesn’t change the end goal for the Redskins and Haskins. Allen will help push Dwayne in competition, and he also provides a solid depth piece in the case of injury. Allen finished last season with 3,322 yards, accompanied by 17 touchdowns and 16 interceptions with 62 percent of his passes completed in place for the injured Cam Newton. He showed moments of real potential during his up and down campaign in Carolina.

Steven Montez will provide a camp arm for the team to help prepare receivers and offensive players looking to make the team. What makes Montez interesting is his size, at almost 6-5, 231 pounds, he has the arm strength and physical ability to play in the league.

The biggest question around Montez coming into the draft was whether or not his inconsistency in college was something scouts could overlook. Given that he went undrafted, his goal is to prove that theory wrong, and Redskins training camp will be his time to shine.

Carrying three quarterbacks is quickly becoming a practice of the past for most NFL teams, so the chances that Montez will be included in the 53-man roster are slim. But he remains a very interesting practice squad candidate for the coming season. Who knows? Maybe he lights it up in training camp and the preseason and gives us a chance to be wrong. That remains to be seen.

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