Urban Meyer is slightly concerned about Dwayne Haskins’ social media habits

While speaking to NBC Sports, Urban Meyer expressed concern with Dwayne Haskins’ social media habits.

Former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins had a rough start to his career with the Redskins, but he started to gain confidence as he started to improve at the end of the year when he was given the keys to the offense.

But it’s not all good news. With a new head coach in Ron Rivera, there could be a short leash once Haskins gets his shot to continue the momentum during the 2020-2021 start to the season.

Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer is s staunch supporter of his former quarterback and knows that he has the work ethic, skill, and mindset to be the face of the Redskins’ franchise. However, there’s one thing Meyer wishes Haskins would be more cautious about. Social media.

Most guys Haskins’ age have grown up with social media, but few have the discipline and understanding to know how damaging it can be. There are good points to things like Twitter and Instagram too, but there have also been far too many stories of high-profile athletes getting into hot water with overexuberance.

Meyer thinks the former Heisman finalist should be more careful.

“Dwayne likes the social media,” Meyer told NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay. “He’s all over the social media. I worry about that a little bit. I like the Tom Brady approach. Just focus on your team.”

Haskins has already had one embarrassing moment with using social media during a game. He missed the final snap over his first career win over the Detroit Lions when he was snapping a selfie with fans in the stands. Case Keenum had to go into the game in victory formation and take the final snap.

We haven’t yet heard too much from Haskins on what Meyer says about his social media habits, but this type of thing definitely won’t fly with Rivera. Now, to Haskins’ credit, it’s not like his posts have any off-limits or controversial things. Quite the contrary.

But still, maybe a little less self-promotion and in-game marketing would probably be a good thing.