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Grades for the Broncos and Redskins in Case Keenum trade

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms hip before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms hip before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 22: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

Washington Redskins: C

This trade doesn’t move the needle too much for the Redskins.

Keenum is coming in to compete with Colt McCoy, and there’s a chance he may not even win that job. He is a solid fit for Jay Gruden’s offense, however, and if the Redskins play their cards right, he’s the type of guy who has proven he’s capable of leading a strong roster to the postseason.

The Redskins, like the Broncos, have to hope that Keenum plays in 2019 like he did in 2017 with the Minnesota Vikings, where he helped lead them to the NFC Championship game.

The Redskins didn’t give up much in draft compensation (a 2020 6th while also getting back a 2020 7th) to land Keenum, and they get him at a significantly reduced cost financially ($3.5 million).

With all of that said, Keenum was not an elevator in Denver last year and if the Redskins struggle around him, they may regret not making a bigger splash.

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