Redskins Training Camp Profiles: Quarterbacks

Positional Outlook

The Redskins quarterback room has a lot of upside. The team has three passers that are 24 years old or younger and at least one — if not, more — should develop into quality contributors at the NFL level.

That said, the room lacks experience and proven contribution. Their top three options on the depth chart have a combined 19 starts at the NFL level. And while Smith’s presence may allow the team to mentor these players and help them adjust to the NFL level, nothing will replace game-day reps for these young players.

Because of the prospect of a shortened or canceled preseason, Washington’s passers will have to learn on the fly during their seasons. Haskins should make strides during his second year. And Allen will be able to step in and hopefully keep the team afloat should Haskins get hurt or struggle.

However, if Haskins tanks and Allen can’t repeat the success he had early last season, the position will become a problem for the team. If that’s the case, then Washington may be looking for a new starting quarterback or a legitimate challenger for Haskins during the 2021 offseason.

As it stands, there are reasons to be excited about Washington’s quarterback room. But the team shouldn’t be overconfident in the position group. There are simply a lot of questions that have to be answered there before the team can truly trust the players they have on their roster.