Sam Howell will start the season opener at quarterback for the Washington Commanders, coach Ron Rivera said Friday, ending what had been a one-sided competition for the job.
It has long been known this was Howell's job to lose -- and he never did anything to lose his grip. He completed 9 of 12 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown against the Browns. In the two-day joint practice session against the, his performance on the first day was"really, really good," a source said. He wasn't quite as sharp on the second day, but the Commanders still liked what they saw.
The Commanders liked his decisiveness -- particularly when working through progressions and spotting an open target -- and his improved footwork, on both pass drops and handoffs. They like his decision making. They say other aspects of his game, such as becoming more efficient in the red zone, can be developed with more experience.
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