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Detroit Lions: Top Five Quarterbacks They Must Trade for Now

By Bob Heyrman

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Brian Hoyer #2 of the New England Patriots looks for a pass during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Brian Hoyer #2 of the New England Patriots looks for a pass during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Colt McCoy is likely the odd man out in Washington after the Redskins spent the 15th overall pick in this past NFL Draft on Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins.  I’m not entirely sure if Haskins is going to start right away for the Redskins as the NFC East is wide open, the Skins may choose to go with the more experienced Keenum to start the season.

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The Skins made a move this offseason to acquire quarterback Case Keenum from the Denver Broncos.  John Elway decided to overpay out of desperation for Keenum after a stellar year with the Minnesota Vikings.  Keenum didn’t work out in Denver, and the Redskins needed a replacement for Alex Smith who suffered a gruesome, career-threatening broken leg last season.

Now that the Redskins have Haskins, it leaves either McCoy or Keenum expendable.  Haskins had an incredible season last year with the Buckeyes.  He threw for 4831 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Haskins isn’t a mobile quarterback, but he was able to find the endzone 4 times on the ground.  He’s a pure pocket passer who can slide around in the pocket to avoid the rush but isn’t someone who will beat you with his legs.

I imagine Keenum would be the choice to keep.  Keenum seems to have the higher ceiling and is only owed $3.5 million this season before becoming a free agent.  McCoy is set to make $3 million this year, and he as well will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Last season in relief McCoy tossed for 372 yards in two starts, throwing merely 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Keenum started all 16 games for the Broncos throwing for 243 yards per game, totaling 3890 on the season.  He passed for only 18 touchdowns but threw for 15 interceptions.

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Like everyone on this list, neither of these quarterbacks are the long term answer as a starting quarterback, but the Detroit Lions already have a franchise QB.  Both of these guys are an upgrade to what the Lions have as a backup, and they should pursue either if they become available.

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