The Facts: A lot of fans are wondering whether the Redskins can make the postseason with McCoy as the team’s starting quarterback if the team opts to have him start in 2019. NBC Sports’ Chris Simms thinks Washington can. Simms believes that McCoy could certainly help the Redskins advance to January football if he has a capable roster surrounding him, he explained on the Redskins Talk podcast in Indianapolis on Wednesday. “I think you could go to the playoffs with Colt McCoy,” Simms said.
Diehards Line:“Colt is a little bit of a risk taker," Simms added, before turning his attention to the 'Skins other notable passer. "I think franchise quarterbacks win games, I think Alex Smith more doesn't lose games...You need a quarterback who will take some chances and make some plays. ..." All that said, Washington will be watching the free agent market carefully. Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams recently said the team is looking for somebody to join McCoy while Smith continues to recover from his broken leg. Regardless of who takes over under center for the Redskins, Simms made one thing very clear: He has to have help, both on offense and defense.