2 years agoWashington Commanders rookie quarterback Sam Howell, who is third on the depth chart entering the 2022 season behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke, could end up affecting the team's future plans at the position. One college scout described Howell as "one of the steals of the draft." Some NFL teams had a second-round grade on the former North Carolina Tar Heel before he slipped all the way to the fifth round. "He has a very bright future in this league," head coach Ron Rivera said. Howell threw for 545 yards (7.9 yards per attempt), had five explosive runs and two rushing touchdowns. Wentz didn't get a contract extension when Washington traded for him, and he has no guaranteed money left in either of the last two years of his current deal after 2022. Howell could become the Commanders' future sooner rather than later if Wentz falls flat again this year.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: FOX Sports - Ralph Vacchiano