One rep, Howell can throw a well-placed ball to Terry McLaurin, away from an oncoming safety and beyond the corner’s reach. But another time, he can force a pass in traffic that gets deflected or intercepted.
“Sam’s still learning everything in this offense, just like the rest of us,” Washington tight end Logan Thomas said. “He’s made his fair share of mistakes, just like the rest of us.”
The next two weeks will tell a lot about Howell’s growth — as well as for the entire offense. The Commanders will open the preseason on Friday at Cleveland and then will conduct a two-day joint practice with Baltimore on Aug.