Dwayne Haskins named week 1 starter

Dwayne Haskins named week 1 starter

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera announced that QB Dwayne Haskins will be Washingtons week 1 starter vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

The teams twitter account posted this picture, announcing it:

Official: QB1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4zz7yZZio7

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 2, 2020

With Alex Smith getting cleared to practice, after a gruesome leg injury, and Washington trading for Kyle Allen in the offseason, there was a bit of a QB competition brewing in Washington. Though Dwayne Haskins was the favorite coming into training camp.

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During training camp Dwayne Haskins proved why he was the favorite. Constantly making play after play. As Pete Hailey noted:

At first, Dwayne was catching up to the tempo of the offense and defense, Ron says. Then, he was even with it all. But now, he's ahead of the action and anticipating things. That's what convinced Rivera that Dwayne is ready to start

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 2, 2020

Ron Rivera has praised him throughout camp, and continued his support with his official announcement of him becoming the starter.

“He’s going to get the opportunity, and he’s going to get my support”

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera

Dwayne Haskins will look to prove himself in his second season in the NFL.

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