It's just one man's opinion but ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky seems to be more than optimistic about Dwayne Haskins. LANDOVER, Md. Washington shows resolve, but big mistakes add up in painful loss, Washington QB Haskins returns from illness, Resetting Washington's QB situation: What's next for Allen, Smith and Haskins, Washington QB Haskins sent home with illness, Barnwell: 13 NFL trade proposals before the deadline, including two QBs and a star TE, Benched QB Haskins ill, not at Washington game, Rivera: I haven't given up on benched Haskins, Dwayne Haskins' benching a signal his NFL future isn't in Washington, Washington sits Haskins to chase weak NFC East. 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The focus of these quick-hit videos, Orlovsky says, will be to describe what aspects of the game these QBs, especially the young ones, are doing well with and provide feedback to parts of their game he'd like to see them improve. 3 QB in Washington? Coach Ron Rivera pointed to the chance of staying in contention for the NFC East title as one reason for the change. Young, the second overall pick in this year's draft, leads Washington with 2.5 sacks. Woody: Benching Haskins makes no sense to me. Another source said no team has yet called about his availability. A number of people in the organization have talked to him about how to handle all the responsibilities that come with being the starting quarterback. What to make of Haskins sliding to No. Washington entered Sunday's game with a 1-3 record -- first-place Philadelphia is 1-2-1. -- Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins will not be at Sunday's game vs. the Los Angeles Rams because of an illness. 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Haskins started the first four games of the season, but Washington's coaches and others in the organization weren't pleased with his progress or his approach since winning the starting job. Woody: Benching Haskins makes no sense to me. Young hurt his groin in the first half of a loss the previous week in Cleveland, but he progressed steadily and was a full participant in Friday's practice. Can any of these teams just be decent. Haskins threw four touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts and owns the NFL's lowest Total QBR among starting quarterbacks at 30.6. Can any of these teams just be decent. ASHBURN, Va. -- The last time Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw three interceptions, it led to questions about his readiness and … Kyle Allen was named the starter with Alex Smith serving in the No. Dwayne Haskins ranked last in the NFL in total QBR at 30.6 through four games this season. 2 role. Judging Week 6 overreactions: Are the Steelers the NFL's best team? Latest on Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on - ESPN Barnwell: The NFC East is historically bad. 3 QB in Washington? Tannehill for MVP? All rights reserved. Washington selected Haskins with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft. One source said Haskins has not requested a trade at this point. What to make of Haskins sliding to No. Follow full coverage of Dwayne Haskins during the 2019 NFL Draft on ESPN.com