Gruden: Redskins second-year WR ready for expanding role in offense
Josh Doctson, the team’s 2016 first-round draft pick, was on the field for just more than 25 percent of the team’s offensive snaps (19 of 74) in Week 6, but during Monday’s news conference, Redskins Coach Jay Gruden addressed the deficiency, saying the coaching staff will look at getting Doctson more playing time moving forward.
“We are going to actively expand [his role], without a doubt,” Gruden said. “He didn’t get as many reps as I would like at the end of the day when you look at the numbers, but it’s our job. We have got to get him in there more and expand it.” (Washington Post)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Two of Doctson’s four catches this season have resulted in TDs, so it’s a great idea to get him more involved. We could finally see WR3/4 value out of Doctson, who has major upside if he can see consistent playing time.
