Washington Football Team: Five questions to answer in free agency
By Ian Cummings
No. 2 – Will the Washington Football Team make a play for a high-level receiver?
Above all, the Washington Football Team has to invest resources into its offense. The NFL is an offensive league in 2021, and as effective as Washington’s defense is, they won’t get far if they can’t put points on the board.
Terry McLaurin is a nice steady constant to have, and Logan Thomas’ breakout gives the team some flexibility at tight end. Additionally, Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic constitute one of the best up-and-coming running back duos in the league. Still, Washington needs more firepower at wide receiver, and they have the money to go all-in at that position.
It bears noting that the 2021 NFL Draft’s receiver class is also strong, so again, Washington has flexibility. Nevertheless, it makes sense for Washington to use money on an established threat, and the 2021 free agent class is not in short supply.
Names like Allen Robinson and Corey Davis grace the top of the free agent list, and both players would profile as excellent alpha receivers for Washington. Still, Washington might opt to search for a better fit with Scott Turner’s offense. In that light, a receiver like Curtis Samuel, Chris Godwin, Keelan Cole, or Will Fuller might also get attention.
Depending on how they allocate their resources, there’s room for Washington to double-dip at receiver. They drastically need an upgrade there, and they shouldn’t be shy in seeking that. Of course, everything previously mentioned is dictated by the quarterback situation, one that remains in need of settling even as the new league year approaches.