Washington Redskins: 5 Players to watch in 2018 training camp
No. 3: Quinton Dunbar
The Redskins had a pretty strong secondary in 2018, led by cornerbacks Josh Norman, Kendall Fuller, Bashaud Breeland, Quinton Dunbar and safeties D.J. Swearinger and Nicholson. The Redskins traded Fuller in the offseason in order to acquire Smith and allowed Breeland to exit via free agency. A big reason for this is the team’s confidence in Dunbar and former third-round pick, Fabian Moreau.
Dunbar was signed to an extension just after the conclusion of the 2017 season. The Redskins were wise to keep Dunbar, a former college receiver who went undrafted, as they’ve done an outstanding job of developing him.
Dunbar played more in 2017 than he had in his previous three seasons. He took advantage of his playing time, too, at times outplaying Breeland. Dunbar is best on the outside but can play inside in the slot as well. With the Redskins signing veteran Orlando Scandrick, the plan is for Dunbar to start opposite of Norman on the outside.
In 2017, CB Quinton Dunbar played more snaps and was targeted more than in any other season, yet, for the first time in his career, didn't give up a TD pass. #HTTR #Redskins https://t.co/UCftCrhbc1
— PFF Commanders (@PFF_Washington) July 14, 2018
Is Dunbar Washington’s next breakout defender? There are reasons to believe he is. He has gotten better each season is clearly more comfortable at cornerback than ever before. If Dunbar develops like the team believes he can, losing Fuller won’t sting as much.