Washington Redskins: 5 Second-Round Options In 2017 NFL Draft
2. Nathan Peterman, QB – Pittsburgh
The Redskins currently have a quarterback in Kirk Cousins. However, he is about to play his second consecutive season under the franchise tag, something no other quarterback has ever done. The Redskins refusal to give Cousins a long-term deal is telling. They like him, but how much?
Washington should do its best to get Cousins signed to a long-term deal. He isn’t an elite quarterback. He is, however, a solid starter who operates at a high level within Jay Gruden’s offense.
The Redskins won’t have Cousins locked down to a multi-year deal before the draft which means the team could be in the market for a young, developmental passer. Pittsburgh’s Nate Peterman is the quarterback most compare favorably to Cousins.
Pitt's Nate Peterman runs and @MikeMayock says, "Sometimes I think I don't talk about this kid enough." Again makes Kirk Cousins comparison
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 4, 2017
He doesn’t have the biggest arm, he’s athletic enough, he operates well within a system and will get the most out of what physical tools he does have. It’s important to note most of the quarterbacks in this class possess more physical tools than Peterman, but he could be the one most ready to play.
Is Peterman worth a second-round pick? Maybe not, but quarterbacks are judged much differently. While some teams may have a fourth-round grade on Peterman, he will go long before then. Several teams like Peterman, especially those who run the West-Coast offense.
At some point in the 2017 NFL Draft, Washington will select a quarterback for developmental purposes. Could it be in round two? If it is, Peterman could be that guy.