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Why Washington Commanders should draft Matt Corral

By Damien Bartonek

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) makes a throw against the Baylor Bears in the second quarter in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) makes a throw against the Baylor Bears in the second quarter in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 17: Matt Corral #2 of the Mississippi Rebels drops back and throws a pass under pressure from Julius Coates #13 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 33-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 17: Matt Corral #2 of the Mississippi Rebels drops back and throws a pass under pressure from Julius Coates #13 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 33-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

In years past, Corral was below average at taking what the defense gives him and in turn, found himself forcing the ball into unnecessary windows and trying to make chicken salad out of you know what, too often. He’s drastically cleaned that up, and while he still struggles to throw with anticipation, he did not look to force anything last year.

Lastly, the Commanders have both mentioned and need a signal-caller that can make magic happen with their legs. Washington is looking for playmakers with a cannon strapped to their shoulder. Matt Corral, yet again, fits the bill.

As an athlete, specifically a runner, Corral is second to Malik Willis in his class. He’s quick, shifty, and flat-out looking to gain the maximum amount of yardage with every carry. Now, he must learn how to avoid unnecessary contact like the NFL’s best runners do, but his vision as a ball-carrier coupled with his above-average burst in the open field really leaves the playbook open no matter the situation.

Concluding, Washington could use Corral’s versatile blend of arm strength, familiarity with play-action/RPO concepts, athleticism, leadership, and toughness as their signal-caller of the future if they went ahead and grabbed the Ole Miss alum.

He may not be day-one starter worthy, but with the addition of a veteran quarterback that can start for a season, Corral makes a lot of sense for the Burgundy and Gold.

Corral needs a good offensive structure that can manufacture easy throws and catches, that can rely on heavy RPO and play-action concepts early on, that can also cater towards his athletic ability and three-level arm talent early in his development. He opens up your playbook as a talent and athlete, and we’ve seen Scott Turner make the absolute best of what’s been under center over the last two seasons.

Turner has familiarity with QB’s that are similar to Corral, but now he’s dealing with someone who is much more talented than those in years’ past. Adding a talent like Matt Corral makes sense if you’re the Commanders come late April.

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