Bucky Brooks: What does the future hold for Sam Howell in 2022 and beyond?

Posted May 9, 2022
After shockingly sliding all the way to Round 5, former North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell must overcome long odds to become a rookie starter. Washington has a pair of veterans with starting experience in Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. However, Howell's skills and intangibles give him a chance to make a run at the QB1 job down the road. (NFL.com)

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