ASHBURN, Va. -- The downfield throws haven't always been successful, but they have represented hope. Developments this spring might be a mirage, or it could be the start of something -- which would be good news for receiver Josh Doctson and the Washington Redskins.
During practice Wednesday, quarterback Alex Smith targeted a covered Doctson twice, giving him a shot at catching a contested pass. The first one, an out-breaking route vs. corner Josh Norman, was wide and ended up out of bounds.
The second one dropped over the head of corner Orlando Scandrick and in front of safety D.