The Washington Football Team has made a big move in naming Sam Howell as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. This is a huge decision for head coach Ron Rivera, who is entering his second year with the team.
Howell, a freshman from North Carolina, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was widely considered to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the draft and was expected to be a first-round pick. However, he fell to the fourth round due to concerns about his size and arm strength.
Despite these concerns, Rivera believes that Howell has the potential to be a great quarterback for the team. He is confident that Howell will be able to develop into a top-tier quarterback in the NFL. He also believes that Howell’s leadership and work ethic will be an asset to the team.
Howell will be taking over for veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who is recovering from a serious leg injury. Smith was expected to be the starter for the upcoming season, but his injury has opened up the door for Howell to take over.
It will be interesting to see how Howell performs in his first season as a starter. He has all the tools to be successful, but it remains to be seen if he can live up to the expectations that have been placed on him.
Regardless of how he performs, this is a big moment for the Washington Football Team and Ron Rivera. They have taken a chance on a young quarterback with a lot of potential and it will be exciting to see how it all plays out.
