Despite being supposed to become one of the worst teams in the NFL at 2019, the Washington Redskins have some decisions to make when it concerns the quarterback position. With Week 2 of the NFL preseason upon usoddsmakers have released props where guy will make the beginning position once the season arrives.
BetOnline is working Case Keenum as the +100 favorite to be the starting quarterback in Week 1, with Colt McCoy (+200) and Dwayne Haskins (+250) as the underdogs. Now theSkins regular-season OVER/UNDER win total was set at 6.5 at the store.
Washington head coach Jay Gruden has a significant choice on his palms. Gruden, who is Right to be the first coach has not made any announcements about which person will get the starting job, however watching Keenum because the player to do so is logical.
As stated by the Washington Post, Keenum islikely the Redskins starting quarterback for now. Keenum was traded to the Redskins out of Denver in the offseason following an abysmal campaign. He seems like the one, although keenum wont be considered the most attractive option under center for Redskins fans.
McCoy was given the reins of the beginning job this past year after Alex Smith suffered a brutal leg injury, however the Texas product suffered a season-ending injury of his own just a couple weeks later Smiths.
The 32-year-old understands the offense better than the on the roster and has been with the Redskins, so dont be amazed it Gruden opts to go with McCoy out of the gate.
It is likely going to be a very long year in D.C., and that means Haskins probably wont be hurried into action. The Redskins seemed to find a sneak by selecting Haskins using the No. 15 pick from the 2019 NFL Draft, however, the former Ohio State standout fought in his first preseason action. Haskins completed 8 of 14 passes for 117 yards in his debut from Cleveland but was intercepted twice.
Haskins is famous for his powerful hands and poise and he viewed as the quarterback of the future for the club. However, together with McCoy and Keenum from the fold, it makes more sense of Haskins to see from the sidelines for the first couple weeks of this season. The Redskins could easily be from controversy.
On the bench, Haskins is better off with games against the Eagles, Cowboys, Bears and Patriots out of their first five weeks. If Washington is from playoff contention soon afterwards, providing Haskins a shot later on may be the best plan of action.