Washington Redskins: 3 Things to watch at minicamp

1. Kirk Cousins and his receivers

The Redskins lost a lot of production at the wide receiver position from a year ago. While Washington will certainly miss DeSean Jackson’s speed, this group is far from a barren wasteland. Jordan Reed and Jamison Crowder are on the verge of becoming stars. Reed’s health is the only thing keeping him from the Pro Bowl every season. Vernon Davis, Niles Paul, Maurice Harris, Ryan Grant and third-down back Chris Thompson also return.

However, it’s newcomer Terrelle Pryor and last year’s first-round pick, Josh Doctson, that everyone is talking about it. And for good reason. Both players have the type of potential to be No. 1 receivers. For Doctson it’s all about health. As for Pryor, it’s about building off last year. The skills are certainly there for both players.

Throughout this offseason, Cousins has worked to get on the same page as Pryor. Gruden noted Cousins is still getting used to Pryor’s speed. While Jackson was fast, Pryor is a different kind of fast. Jackson would blow by defenders at the line of scrimmage with ease. Pryor takes long strides and doesn’t appear as fast as Jackson, but don’t be fooled.

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This week’s minicamp gives Cousins more time to work with Pryor and Doctson. Watching Cousins throw to his new receivers should be fun to watch, especially in the deep passing game. In order for Washington to replace Jackson’s production, it’ll need Pryor and Doctson to have big seasons. And anytime Cousins can get to work with his receivers, it’s an important event.