The Facts: Throughout the offseason, questions swirled about the new coaching staff's comfort entering the season with Haskins as the starting quarterback. Still, as we set to enter June, Haskins remains the Redskins' starting quarterback and new OC Scott Turner noted this week on a conference call that he's been impressed with the second-year signal-caller's mental acuity during virtual meetings. "When we're talking to him [on Zoom sessions], he's speaking the language," Turner said. "It's pretty easy to tell if they get it or not. Dwayne's doing a great job."
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As NFL.com suggested, the mental aspect of the pro game is where the best starters make strides in their second year and beyond. With a full offseason to focus on reading defenses and identifying coverages and rushes, the game slows down for some young signal-callers. According to Turner, Haskins is improving in his film study and knowledge base. Still, big questions still need to be answered about Haskins' physical game once offseason workouts begin at some point this year. His footwork and ability to avoid sacks both need to improve if he's to make a Year 2 leap. But from a mental approach, it's a positive to hear the new OC glow about a young quarterback, even in a curtailed offseason. "You can tell he's putting the work in away from the meeting time," Turner said. "Obviously as a coach and putting in this new offense, I'd love to have more time with him. I think that we're doing a great job with making the most of the situation."