For young quarterbacks, nothing hinders development like having to learn a new system. In an ideal world, a quarterback is drafted and developed in one system over several years so he can master not only the system but the terminology and intricacies of each call. Being able to stay in one system allows the quarterback to build a foundational layer of knowledge and slowly progress as he gets more and more comfortable with life in the NFL. So when a quarterback sees his team go through a coaching change with a new offensive coordinator and a new system with its terminology brought it, it’s almost like starting over.



This is the case for Dwayne Haskins as he goes into the 2020 offseason program. The Redskins fired Jay Gruden early last season and opted against retaining offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, who could have provided some stability with the system for Haskins. Instead, they hired Scott Turner, who will change the Redskins offense from the West Coast...