The Washington Football Team is still in need of a young quarterback for the future after day one of the 2021 NFL draft.
Head coach Ron Rivera met with the media after Washington selected Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis in the first round and was asked if he felt tempted to move up for either Justin Fields or Mac Jones.
Rivera — and general manager Martin Mayhew — both said they were never serious about moving up in the first round. For Rivera, it’s all about building the entire roster before making a bold move for a quarterback.
Ron Rivera said Washington didn't trade up for a quarterback because the team felt it was more important to be patient and build a team for a quarterback first.
"We felt strongly about [being patient]. This isn't just [about] a piece. We have a chance to put pieces together."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) April 30, 2021
With day one in the books, there are several areas Washington could address on day two, such as offensive tackle and free safety. But don’t count Washington out on quarterbacks.
The franchise has done a lot of work on all of the quarterbacks in this draft, and there is interest in some of the passers outside of the first round.
Here are three quarterbacks to watch for Washington in the second and third rounds.