Dwayne Haskins

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yes. It's Trent + Scherff + Guice. It's that combo that gives you what amounts to an imposing running threat. Guice without those two won't do much. Guice with them seems like something that strong safeties need to key on, freeing up our shitty (until proven otherwise) passing game just enough.

That's what will make this offense work in a complimentary football approach, going hand in hand with a stout defense. It's a formula that can grind out 9-10 wins.

The Trent issue needs to be resolved, though. I'm not panicking over it, I think if the Skins stared him down he'd show up Week 1 and play under his current contract. But the guy deserves a few million more and I'd make reasonable efforts to increase his pay.

Haven't heard anymore Trent news, I think he'll be good to go. Hopefully he's back training camp.

[Schneed10]

As much as it pains me to say, the Eagles are going to be nearly untouchable. DeSean Jackson gives them a lethal element, and they stabilized their running game with Jordan Howard, an extremely underrated acquisition.

All you can hope for is a Wentz injury, because there's no Foles to bail them out. But if Wentz plays, 12 wins is a lock.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

As much as it pains me to say, the Eagles are going to be nearly untouchable. DeSean Jackson gives them a lethal element, and they stabilized their running game with Jordan Howard, an extremely underrated acquisition.

All you can hope for is a Wentz injury, because there's no Foles to bail them out. But if Wentz plays, 12 wins is a lock.

Agree, I love what Philly has done. BUT... Will he stay healthy? I actually don't hate the Eagles like I do NY and Dal. We have a lead on them so that's probably why.

[MTK]

Jay Gruden: Dwayne Haskins' talent obvious, 'deserves a shot' to start

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

Jay Gruden: Dwayne Haskins' talent obvious, 'deserves a shot' to start

It's only a matter of time so I say just roll with him day 1

[kct1975]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

It's only a matter of time so I say just roll with him day 1

I respectfull disagree

Everything I have read so far says that the Redskins season will be bad, and that the best cases would be a 7-9 record.

Personally I see no reason to throw Dwayne Haskins, your future, into a season that won't be successful.

I say give Dwayne Haskins at least a year and then start him next year.

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[calia]

I don't understand the logic of sitting him because you think the season will be bad. Putting aside that it's impossible to tell at this juncture -- a lot can and will happen between now and September -- I think you start whoever gives you the best chance to win. If we're starting Flowers at LT and the line becomes a horrible patchwork, maybe I'd be worried about my investment. But teams that draft QBs high are always bad the season before (hence, the high draft pick). Those QBs sit to learn the system and/or because they're not ready for prime time.

If Haskins checks those boxes, fine to start him from my perspective. Whenever he hits the field, I am excited to see what he can do. I like what I have heard so far.

[skinsfan69]

From what we've been hearing Haskins has been real up and real down. These are controlled practices. Meanwhile NY is quietly gushing over Jones. Doesn't mean shit at this point but something to keep an eye on.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

From what we've been hearing Haskins has been real up and real down. These are controlled practices. Meanwhile NY is quietly gushing over Jones. Doesn't mean shit at this point but something to keep an eye on.

Jay said the other day that when he's "on" he's as good as he's seen, also our defense is better than the Gmen, that helps Jones too.

[calia]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Jay said the other day that when he's "on" he's as good as he's seen, also our defense is better than the Gmen, that helps Jones too.

And let's not forget, Jones' competition really sucks. Some of us on this forum might look good relative to Eli these days.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by calia

And let's not forget, Jones' competition really sucks. Some of us on this forum might look good relative to Eli these days.

LOL, yeah well look at the last half of the season when Eric Flowers was gone and judge from that .

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

From what we've been hearing Haskins has been real up and real down. These are controlled practices. Meanwhile NY is quietly gushing over Jones. Doesn't mean shit at this point but something to keep an eye on.

Take players' performance news in off-season with grain of salt.

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Take players' performance news in off-season with grain of salt.

No kidding, anybody can look good in helmets and shorts. Even in preseason games for that matter. On another football fan forum I used to go to guys would get all excited about rookies, often ones that were playing in the 3rd and 4th quarters of preseason games. Being elected by fans to the preseason Hall of Fame gets you nothing. The thing that stands out to me are running backs that rack up the yards and carries in preseason games. Even if they look good if they are used a lot they most certainly end up not making the roster.

Thomas Clayton who was drafted by the 49ers in 2007 led the preseason in rushing in back to back years. He never played a down in a regular season game for them. He bounced around the league for a couple more years and racked up 15 regular season carries for a total of 29 yards.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Take players' performance news in off-season with grain of salt.

Pretty much, just something I thought I'd mention.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Take players' performance news in off-season with grain of salt.

Babe Laufenberg.