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Washington Redskins: 3 Attractive Factors For A New General Manager

By Donny Starr

Aug 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan on the field before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan on the field before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Redskins Can Wow Candidates With Strong NFL Draft

The Washington Redskins had a decent offseason when it came to free agent signings. This left the quarterback and running back positions available for an upgrade. This also gives a new GM several different scenarios to look at:

  1. Prepare to sign Kirk Cousins to a long-term contract, and draft a defensive lineman or an running back in the first round.
  2. Don’t’ sign Cousins, draft a quarterback in the first round, defensive lineman in the Second round.
  3. Draft a running back in the first round, and snag a quarterback somewhere in Rounds 2-4.

Grabbing a quarterback in a later round isn’t surprising.  Cousins was was a 2012 fourth-round draft pick. Even if he’s not the guy that the franchise currently envisions as their future at the position, finding a player who’s been as productive as Cousins in the mid rounds is a definitively positive sign.

Next: 2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Prospects

Entering the general manager position with these combinations aren’t bad bargaining chips.  Even though Redskins president Bruce Allen doesn’t seem too enthusiastic about hiring someone soon (as per this Washington Times article), all the pieces are in place for the right person.

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