If you're reading this article, you've probably heard a lot of the rumors regarding the Washington Redskins and how they'll handle this year's draft. The commonality between all of these rumors is that the Redskins will be taking a quarterback early on, but no one seems to know who they'll take or what round it'll occur in. Everyone has their own 'inside source' these days, and I've seen dozens of different reports with different outcomes for the draft process. Some reach as far as trading up in the draft to secure Kyler Murray or Dwayne Haskins, while others suggest not even taking a quarterback at all. If any of this makes you frustrated or nervous, then you're starting to understand what it's like to be a Washington Redskins fan.

The April Frenzy for Quarterbacks

The 2019 NFL Draft isn't particularly stocked with proven quarterbacks, but many believe we'll see at least four go in the first round. Which four and what order will they be in? I couldn't tell you.

Kyler Murray, the Heisman trophy winner from Oklahoma, seems to be the favorite among this year's group of quarterbacks. The Arizona Cardinals currently hold the #1 overall pick this year, but they also have an unproven quarterback on their roster in Josh Rosen. Rumors have it that Arizona will take Murray with the first pick in the draft, most likely leaving the door open for Rosen. However, if they decide to stick with Rosen, Murray would easily fall back a few picks. Washington hasn't been afraid to break the bank for a quarterback in recent years, so it wouldn't be surprising to see them make a deal with the Jets at #3, who already have their guy in Sam Darnold. Murray would give the Redskins a triple-threat option at quarterback, but his lack of size could prove costly at a professional level. Another drawback is the fact that Murray canceled his scheduled visit with the Redskins earlier this month, meaning he thinks he'll be off the board rather soon.

Another top prospect in this year's draft is Dwayne Haskins from Ohio State. Haskins started for just one season with the Buckeyes, but his performance was good enough to lead his team to the Rose Bowl where they would beat the Washington Huskies. Probably the only reason why Haskins isn't rated higher among his quarterback peers, is the fact that he only has one year of experience. This is can be a red flag in the NFL considering how precise and composed a quarterback needs to be, but it shouldn't be enough to diminish his value. According to scouts and insiders, Haskins is incredibly smart both on and off the field. This is certainly an intriguing quality for teams like the Redskins who need an intellectual, yet talented guy under center. If Murray is picked by Arizona at #1, Washington might pull the trigger and trade up to secure Haskins before other teams have the chance at him.

It's typically uncommon to have more than one potential blockbuster move lined up, but the Redskins have at least two in the making. Even if Murray and Haskins aren't available, Washington has been rumored to have a large amount of interest in both Daniel Jones and Drew Lock. Some say that they'll even trade up for one of these guys, but would that be the smartest move to make?

Breaking Down Washington's Needs

It always feels like the Redskins are in the market for a new quarterback. Time and time again, Washington looks for their franchise guy in the wrong place and they suffer because of it. Many feel that 2019 is the year of the quarterback, but reality has to be a clear factor in this year's draft process, not spite.

With the off-season signing of Case Keenum, Washington is looking for another quarterback to give him some competition or potentially take the starting role. This is an obvious need, but one that can be put off until the second or third rounds.

Washington has a substantial amount of holes that need to be filled elsewhere, like at wide receiver and outside linebacker. This year's draft class is absolutely loaded with talented players in both categories, so it might be more beneficial to secure someone like N'Keal Harry or Brian Burns before they address the quarterback situation. Even if these two examples are off the board before the Redskins are on the clock, they could select other big name prospects, such as D.K Metcalf, AJ Brown, Marquise Brown, Montez Sweat, Clelin Ferrell and so many more.

If they decide to follow this path instead, there will most likely be the option of quarterbacks like Will Grier and Jarrett Stidham in rounds two or three. Though Grier and Stidham aren't rated the same as their peers, they both have strong potential and a lot of poise while quarterbacking in NFL type systems.

Secondary play has been another weak point for the Redskins these past few seasons and the front office has certainly taken note. Signing Landon Collins this off-season was a major breakthrough for this Washington defense, but one player doesn't fix everything. They'll also need another safety to compliment Collins, as well as a cornerback to fill in the shoes of Josh Norman. Luckily, there's a surplus of both positions in this year's draft, so it is definitely expected for Washington to select at least one of each.

Despite the massive amounts of talent at other positions, it's become almost certain that they'll draft a quarterback this year. However, Washington's recent history in that department should raise plenty of red flags.

A History of Hope and No Reward

Washington has been quite an interesting destination for quarterbacks over the past twenty seasons. There hasn't been a consistent shot-caller under center for the Redskins since Mark Rypien from the early 1990s, so the lingering concern is understandable. Unfortunately, the Redskins have been prone to risking it all for unproven talent in recent years.

In 2012, Washington traded four draft picks, including three first-rounders and one second-rounder, to the St. Louis Rams for their second overall pick. With said pick, the Redskins drafted Robert Griffin III, a mobile quarterback from Baylor. Griffin ultimately played in three seasons for Washington, but suffered a career changing knee injury during the playoffs of his first season. Since then RG3 hasn't been the same type of player, as he's been a back-up for the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Washington made a similar deal with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, except the guy they were looking for had already proven himself in the league. The Redskins traded a 2018 third-round pick and Kendall Fuller, a young and talented cornerback, for Alex Smith. Smith had never been considered a star and his singular season with 4,000 yards passing doesn't help his case. The Chiefs were more than pleased to take the deal with Patrick Mahomes II as Smith's predecessor, so he was shipped off to Washington. In his first season with the Redskins, Smith suffered a devastating leg injury that sidelined him for half of the 2018 season and will most likely keep him rehabbing for the 2019 season.

With Alex Smith down, Washington leaned on Colt McCoy, the long time back-up, to help them finish 2018. McCoy took charge of the offense for two games before going down with a fractured fibula. Since then, McCoy has had three separate procedures during the recovery process, so he will most likely be sidelined for the upcoming season just like Alex Smith.

Now, three devastating injuries later, the Washington Redskins are back to ground zero in the quarterback department. The drafting of a new guy feels imminent, but my confidence in their potential decision is very low. I think it's fair to say that this year's draft will be an interesting game of Russian Roulette with quarterbacks for the Redskins and I can't wait until it's over.

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