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Washington Football Team’s Steven Sims poised for a breakout season

By Jacob Troutman

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins reacts after scoring a touchdown against against the New York Giants during the first half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins reacts after scoring a touchdown against against the New York Giants during the first half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team makes a catch while being guarded by Jourdan Lewis #27 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Football Team makes a catch while being guarded by Jourdan Lewis #27 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Turner’s offense suits Sims well

With a new coaching staff, training camp is expected to look different. Besides the bigger emphasis on the attention to detail, one of the most notable changes was Scott Turner’s offense. On almost every play, there is some type of pre-snap motion. J.P. Finlay said it almost looked like Canadian football. A player that was constantly in motion was Sims.

Two of the top offenses in the NFL last year, the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, relied heavily on pre-snap motion. They used their motion to create confusion pre-snap for the opposing defense. It worked out pretty well you could say.

The Ravens used their first-round pick Marquise “Hollywood” Brown as the “motion man.” Pre-snap, he could be on one side of the field and then at the snap he’s on the opposite end. Sometimes he’d motion down into the backfield or motion over into the slot. This is the role Washington fans can expect Sims to play this year.

With the extra attention McLaurin will rightfully earn, Sims in motion constantly pre-snap will undoubtedly create confusion for the defense. This will lead to Sims becoming open more often and will give him a chance to use that speed to his advantage. Turner will create a scheme that will help Sims receive the ball in space, allowing him to go make plays.

Expect Sims to come across the field on quick crossers, receive quick screen passes, jet sweeps and any other way Turner can get Sims in space.

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Sims has an NFL season under his belt, a coaching staff that trusts him, and is in a system that fits his strengths. The 2020 season for Sims has all the potential to be one in which he breaks out.

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