Why Washington should tank in 2020 for Trevor Lawrence

The Washington football team took a step forward this offseason by firing president Bruce Allen and hiring head coach Ron Rivera. Now, with the organization focused on building for a better future, it’s time to rebuild in 2020 to be in a position to land Trevor Lawrence. The big picture: Washington isn’t in a position to win next season. An offense with weaknesses across the board and a defense that has holes at every level, this is a bad team that needs years to improve. As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s in Washington’s best interest to treat the offseason as a chance to find long-term solutions. By doing so, the team could be in position to land Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft. What about Dwayne Haskins? The organization selected Haskins with the No. 15 pick in 2019, seemingly making him the quarterback of the future. Haskins is talented, but things are very different since he arrived in D.C. Washington selected Haskins in large part because of Allen’s preference for him. It’s a move that

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