By: Parnell Saint Preux
Things went bad to worse for the Washington Redskins as they lost their second consecutive game this week at home against the Houston Texans. More importantly, they are without their starting quarterback Alex Smith.
With 7:43 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Smith was sacked by Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson, along with All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt. Unfortunately, Smith left the game, while on a cart. Subsequently, it was revealed that Smith will be out for the rest of the season due to a broken fibula.
Ultimately, Redskins back up Colt McCoy almost led a comeback but came up short as the Texans finished victory 23-21.
Due to their loss, Washington moves their record to 6-4. Currently, they lead the NFC East division one game over the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the reigning Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles finishing third place and the New York Giants at dead last.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Washington will bring in free agent quarterbacks to their facilities and evaluate their workouts. The quarterbacks that will participate and compete are EJ Manuel, Kellen Clemens, TJ Yates, and Mark Sanchez.
Washington is in desperate need of a quarterback, considering the fact they have an upcoming Thanksgiving afternoon game against the Cowboys. Here’s a suggestion and some likelihood some may disagree, why not give Colin Kaepernick a chance.
Of course, critics will lament that Kaepernick has been away from the NFL for about 2 years. However, he is better than any of the quarterbacks Washington could land. After all, he and Smith were teammates in San Francisco, plus Kaepernick is best suited for the offense that Washington operates, plus familiar to.
Unfortunately for Redskins and Kaepernick fans, do not be surprised with Washington’s refusing to give Kaepernick a shot. According to Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk, Kaepernick will not work out for the Redskins. Likewise, Florio said on “NBC’s Football Night in America” Redskins team president Bruce Allen previously said that under his control, Washington will never include the free agent quarterback.
“Even though Washington quarterbacks coach Kevin O’Connell served on the last coaching staff in San Francisco that had Kaepernick on the roster, Kaepernick won’t be on the Washington roster,” Florio wrote. “barring a dramatic change of heart by Allen — or a direct order from owner Daniel Snyder that having someone who possibly could help push a 6-4 start toward a finish atop the division outweighs all non-football considerations.”
If Washington cares about winning and results, other than money or politics, they would bring in Kaepernick. It’s obvious that the polarizing quarterback is being blackballed by the NFL. No team is willing to give the free agent quarterback a tryout.
Instead of judging players based on their merit, plus putting the franchise in the best position possible to win, this is what fans of the franchise have to deal with.
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