Let the draft speculation tell it, the Washington Redskins could pull an Arizona Cardinals and pick Tua Tagovailoa, creating a competition with Dwayne Haskins.
Those Cardinals grabbed Kyler Murray and shipped away Josh Rosen after a coaching change. Naturally, there is speculation the Redskins could do the same after hiring Ron Rivera.
But for NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks, certain details suggest the Redskins already have their long-time franchise quarterback:
“It’s important to note that Haskins posted a 67.1 percent completion rate and 5:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his final three starts. In fact, he recorded a 120-plus passer rating in each of his last two outings (against the Eagles and Giants). Imagine what his production could be with a Pro Bowl-caliber offensive tackle protecting his blindside and a supporting cast around him that features more than a talented rookie WR1 (Terry McLaurin) and an aging RB1 (Adrian Peterson) defying the odds as an old runner.”
Brooks also notes he has no problem comparing Haskins as a prospect to both Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow.
It’s all fair points, to say the least. Haskins didn’t exactly land in a stable situation, not with an offensive line missing its best player, a lack of weapons besides Terry McLaurin and with a head coach getting fired midseason.
The fact Haskins pulled it together and started looking comfortable down the stretch is a great sign. It’s only right for the Redskins to do due diligence on top quarterback prospects, especially if it drives up the price on a trade.
But unless something massive changes, Haskins is the guy.
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