Jamison Crowder’s contract is up at the end of this season.

Currently Youth Montae Nicholson Jersey , he’s on the injury report and is unlikely to play yet again this weekend against the Cowboys. The question I have is would the Redskins be better off moving to a big, more physical slot receiver in the future?I have seen teams recently move bigger WR’s to the slot to take advantage of mismatches. Below are some prominent “Big” receivers who spent at least 50 percent of their snaps last year in the slot.2017 Percentage of targets lined up in the slot:Allen Hurns:83.6Robert Woods:83.1Larry Fitzgerald:79.2Mohamed Sanu:79.2Chris Hogan:72.9Adam Thielen:58.5JuJu Smith-Schuster:57.1Keenan Allen:54.3Michael Thomas:52.0Julio Jones:51.4Outside of Julio Jones, none of these receivers are what you’d call speed guys. Some have big bodies, some have good height, some play with great physicality. A few have a combination of all three traits. One trait that does stand out is that all the guys on this list are pretty dangerous after the catch with the ball in their hands.Could the Redskins benefit from a larger presence in the slot?One of the great advantages of being in the slot (usually), is that the receiver is lined up off the football, and the defender covering him is usually not able to get a clean jam on him at the line of scrimmage. Most of the time, slot receivers are covered by a nickle back or safety who is playing a few yards off the receiver. This can benefit receivers who do not possess that first-step quickness, and ability/physicality to beat press-man coverage off the line of scrimmage. Playing against smaller corner backs and/or slower safeties can create mismatches that intelligent offensive coordinators can exploit throughout the game. It can also eliminate single-high safeties from cheating to one side of the field in man-over looks. Here are some Redskins who may benefit from being in the slot, and the reasons why.Maurice Harris:We have already seen the 6’3” 200 pound receiver line up in the slot for the injured Jamison Crowder. Harris does not possess the physicality, speed or quick-twitch ability to consistently beat press-man coverage on the outside. What he does do well, is run good routes, catch the ball away from his body with his hands, and use his frame well to shield defenders. He’s best when he can operate against a zone defense. Michael Floyd:At 6’3” 220 pounds, Floyd has the body that can gain position on smaller defense backs, and use his size to win contested balls. He’s not a burner or quick-twitch receiver Cheap Josh Doctson Jersey , so operating out of the slot could really benefit him, and help to create mismatches. Brian Quick:Much like Floyd, Quick, who is 6’3” 215, is a long-strider, who takes time to build up speed. He is a physical guy who plays like a power forward, so matching him up against a smaller defensive back could be advantageous. He’s good after the catch. How valuable is Jamison Crowder to this team? Over the last three seasons, he’s been our most consistent receiver. Should the Redskins do all they can to retain his services here in D.C. for years to come?Here’s Who You Need To Keep An Eye On In The Redskins Preseason Opener vs The Patriots Washington has a few new players on their roster that make up the future of the Redskins this year. However, hype alone will not allow the players most talked about to make the team, the practice squad, or even keep a quality role with Washington. It is about performance to back up the hype that will earn these players a role for the 2018 Washington Redskins, so in the first preseason game whom should you be paying attention to? Alex Smith – Well, this is the obvious one. However, it is dependent upon how many throws Smith has in his debut game. It has been mentioned on many occasions that Jay Gruden has high expectations of Alex Smith due his veteran experience along with the team's need to win now. It is worth monitoring how Smith’s chemistry with his receivers, and offense as a whole, has developed at this point of the year. Also worth noting is how fluent the offense moves in and out of the huddle as Smith receives calls from the sidelines. The third pre-season game for sure is where you can expect to see extensive time with the starters and Smith to get a better sense of where they are. Offensive Line – Now Jamison Crowder Jersey , many would want to see rookie running back Derrius Guice on this list, but he is nothing to monitor in game one of the preseason for a couple of reasons. The run scheme in the preseason is pretty basic; you will not see that many schemed up runs, just the typical stretch/dive/power runs. This is why the offensive line should be monitored, who steps up on the interior line. Chase Roullier is a second-year offensive lineman, now the Redskins starting center, who will get valuable experience in his first game of 2018. Other back ups on the team will have an extensive amount of time as well; Geron Christian Sr. is another offensive lineman that is worth monitoring after his mixed review of training camp thus far. If you are a football nerd, like myself, pay attention to the individual battles in the trenches and evaluate the repetitions. Ryan Anderson – This second-year player has to begin his second NFL season with a bang following an injury-riddled rookie campaign. His performances, or lack thereof, prevented him from seeing decent playing time on the defensive side of the football. Anderson has to improve drastically as a pass-rusher if he would like to get on the field more. For the Redskins' sake, they need him to improve as well. Josh Harvey-Clemons – The Redskins are very impressed with Harvey-Clemons for the role he plays with Washington. His rookie season was impressive enough where his performance would not allow the Redskins to take him off the field; he earned himself a role as a prominent nickel and dime linebacker. The first game of 2018, due to his spot on the depth chart, expect his snap count to be pretty significant and watching him can help you get a glimpse on his continued development as a converted safety to a rangy inside-linebacker. These are just a few of my standouts to keep an eye on tonight, what will you be looking for in the Redskins’ first preseason matchup?