Another day, another scenario thrown out concerning the Washington Redskins and what they might choose to do with their No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
A new outcome presented itself on Thursday when rumors started to swirl that the Detroit Lions might part ways with quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason, which would put them in the market for a QB. Lions general manager Bob Quinn shot down these rumors and called them “100 percent false,” but that could be just to save face after major information was leaked.
The Lions have the No. 3 pick in the draft, but that may not be enough for them to be sure they can get their guy. Let’ break it down.
With the Cincinnati Bengals almost a lock to draft QB Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick, that puts the Redskins in a prime position at No. 2. Washington doesn’t need a QB, but there are two teams right below them who are jonesing to draft Tua Tagovailoa, and it will have to be within the first three picks of the draft. Of course, should the Redskins play nice, they will go about their plan and take Chase Young with the No. 2 pick as expected, leaving Tagovailoa to the Lions at No. 3.
However, the Redskins could pull a fast one on the Lions, and leak the info that they’re planning to trade the No. 2 pick to the Dolphins, who sit at No. 5. Even if it’s not true, the Lions would be forced to offer the Redskins something in order to move up to the No. 2 spot to get Tua. If the price is right, Washington could secure an extra pick — potentially a second-rounder — swap places with Detroit, and still draft Young at No. 3.
It seems like a perfect scenario, no?
Of course, none of this means anything if the Lions decide to keep Stafford around. The bate-and-switch only works if Detroit needs a QB, and there are two teams bidding for the Redskins No. 2 pick.
If you’re to believe Bob Quinn, none of this will matter. However, in the NFL, anything can happen.
