RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JULY 29: (L-R) Taylor Heinicke #4, Steven Montez #6, Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 and Kyle Allen #8 run together during training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Football Team training center park on July 29, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
The Washington Football Team might’ve dropped its first preseason game last Thursday against the Patriots, but the preseason is more about assessing progress of young players and avoiding major injuries than wins and losses.
After all, despite the loss, fans were largely left pleased with the performances of QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick and Taylor Heinicke, as well as edge rusher, rookie tackle Sam Cosmi, tight end Logan Thomas and running back Jaret Patterson.