Redskins Wide Receivers: Far From Woeful

The Washington Redskins receiver group was wrongly looked upon last year at this time as woeful. A year later, they are much improved but still fall short.

How do the Washington Redskins young receivers compare to the rest of the NFC East?

Good question, glad you asked. 

The answer is right here:

Not bad. I would say fair. 

In case you did not click through, the Redskins ranked third among the four division teams and ahead of the Eagles. 

Here's what John McMullen and Ed Kracz wrote through their personnel sources: 

"Terry McLaurin took the NFL by storm as a rookie third-round pick running by people last season. The key will be how the former Oho State star handles the adjustments toward him as a true WR1 but he certainly looked the part as a big-play threat who can stretch the field consistently.

The ‘Skins also have options in the slot with Trey Quinn and Steven Sims with the latter coming on strong late last season as a rookie."

For the rest of the analysis of the Redskins receiver group and the complete ranking, check out the whole piece. 

A couple of thoughts: 

Terry McLaurin would have easily been over one-thousand yards if he had played in all 16 games. He missed two. 

Kelvin Harmon and Steven Sims Jr. came on strong in the second half of the season. 

In the first half of the season, Harmon was hardly used. In the second half, he racked up 

First 8 games: 7 targets, 7 receptions, 69 yds. 

Second 8 games: 37 targets, 23 receptions, 296 yds. 

(Stats compiled by Ed Sheahin)

For Sims:

First 8 games: 9 targets, 8 receptions, 33 yards

Second 8 games: 47 targets, 26 receptions, 277 yards. 

(Stat splits via ProFootballReference.com)

Antonio Gandy-Golden, assuming he is fully clear from contracting COVID-19 should be a huge help, especially in the second half of the season as he gets more comfortable. 

Who knows what to expect anymore out of Cody Latimer. 

Trey Quinn and Cam Sims figure to be battling for possible one roster spot and it's not just them. The Redskins also added two undrafted receivers. 

Don't forget: At times and maybe plenty of times, rookie Antonio Gibson and the newly signed J.D. McKissic will be split wide and in the slot to add an extra dimension to the offense. 

The rest of the series by the guys at "EagleMaven" with a special focus on the Redskins looks like this:

Defensive Line: Washington cleaning up!

Linebackers: The Redskins finished third.

Cornerbacks: Not bad is what I would say.

Safeties: Numero Uno, again!

Offensive Line: Not good, Bob!

Tight Ends: The complete opposite in investment from last year

Also here's how the SI.com NFC East publishers ranked the four teams with analysis after the draft, as compiled by RedskinsReport.com's Jamual Forrest.

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Chris Russell is the Publisher of RedskinsReport.com & Sports Illustrated's Washington Redskins channel. He can be heard on 106.7 The FAN in the Washington D.C. area and world-wide on Radio.com. Chris also hosts the "Locked on Redskins" Podcast and can be read via subscription to Warpath Magazine. You can e-mail Chris at russellmania09@Gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @Russellmania621.