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5 reasons Dwayne Haskins can make the Redskins respectable

By Rucker Haringey

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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Terry McLaurin, Washington Redskins
ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Redskins during a game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo beats Washington 24 to 9. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

3. He has a bona fide No. 1 wideout

Haskins may not have a deep receiving corps to work with, but he does have a bona fide star in his corner. The presence of Terry McLaurin gives the Redskins and their starting quarterback a genuine No. 1 wide receiver to rely on.

The former Ohio State star may have only caught 58 passes a season ago, but his average of 15.8 yards per catch illustrates what a deep threat he is. Producing that many big plays despite the shaky quarterback play he endured in 2019 make it clear what a star he can become.

The connection between Haskins and McLaurin should increase dramatically with increased playing time. The fact that Haskins will enter the 2020 season as the team’s unquestioned starter will give him a chance to really learn McLaurin’s tendencies. The connection between the pair could turn into the foundation of a dangerous Redskins’ passing attack for years to come.

McLaurin also has a chance to help Haskins by drawing consistent double teams. He’s going to garner a ton of attention from opposing defensive coordinators. That should give Haskins some easier throws to receivers facing single coverage elsewhere on the field. McLaurin’s big-play ability will be a huge boost to Haskins’ success this season.

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