5 reasons Dwayne Haskins can make the Redskins respectable

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 15: Running back Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

4. The Redskins will lean on the run

The Redskins want to see Haskins to make more big plays in 2020, but that doesn’t mean they will suddenly transition themselves into a high-powered aerial attack. Washington is still going to run the football whenever possible.

Both Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice are in line for tons of carries if they can stay healthy. Peterson’s advanced age and Guice’s injury history are both concerns, but the Redskins hope they can split the load evenly between their two backs.

It’s easy to envision a scenario where both guys get over 150 carries if things go according to plan. Washington doesn’t want to put Haskins under too much pressure. If they can win games with a sturdy defense and a physical run game they’ll be happy to do so.

Look for Haskins to make the majority of his big plays in 2020 on the back of a solid play-action game. He’s got the big arm required to complete passes over the top of opposing secondaries. Hitting some big plays against eight-man fronts should help boost Haskins’ statistics and productivity.