'While he possesses a big arm and stands tall in the pocket, a knock on Haskins is that he doesn’t possess great mobility and that he doesn’t consistently display the best anticipation,' ByMikeJones of usatodaysports writes.
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But the dominoes couldn’t have fallen more perfectly for Washington. They didn’t call the Arizona Cardinals about Josh Rosen. They didn’t work for a deal to move up in the draft to ensure they got the signal caller they coveted. Instead, Redskins brass opted to sit tight at their original slot of No. 15 overall and watched Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins fall into their lap.
While he possesses a big arm and stands tall in the pocket, a knock on Haskins is that he doesn’t possess great mobility and that he doesn’t consistently display the best anticipation. Washington coach Jay Gruden usually prefers mobile quarterbacks with a quick release.There certainly are other NFL talent evaluators who do see great potential in Haskins.
One other question involves the supporting talent that Haskins – or any Washington quarterback for that matter – has to work with. Washington’s wide receiver unit lacks impact players. Josh Doctson, a first-round pick in 2016, has durability and consistency issues. Tight end Jordan Reed has struggled to stay on the field as well. Slot receiver Jamison Crowder signed with the Jets in free agency. Paul Richardson is a deep threat, but he’s coming off of season-ending shoulder injury.
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