Redskins WR competition has Dark-Knight intrigue entering last 2 preseason games

Washington is going to have to make a few tough decisions when they round out their 53-man roster; wideout spots chief among them.

I always envision the scene from The Dark Knight when it comes to writing articles about position battles. "Our operation is small, but, there's a lot of potential for aggressive expansion. So which of you fine gentlemen would like to join our team? Oh, there's only one spot open right now so we're going to have," the Joker breaks a pool cue in half and finishes, "tryouts."

More or less, that's the current state of the Washington Redskins and the position battle for wideouts. With two preseason games remaining, there's only  a little left up in the air about who can and will make the club.

Here's a look at the landscape of the battle.

Locks

Paul Richardson

The 27-year old is champing at the bit to expand on his injury-riddled 2018 debut for Washington when he only suited up in 7 games. A big-play speedster, Richardson has been held out of preseason, but he's the team's best hope at having a sustainable passing offense in 2019.

Trey Quinn

Quinn takes over for Jamison Crowder as the slot demon, but the shoes are big. Crowder averaged over 100 targets in 2016-2017 before injuries derailed his 2018 season. After playing just three games as a rookie, there's plenty of pressure for him to expand his game.

Terry McLaurin

McLaurin's speed is the name of his game, but he has yet to debut for Washington. He missed the Bengals contest with a tailbone bruise, but returned to practice and looks set to take on the Falcons. Playing opposite Richardson could mean an exciting passing game if the line can protect anyone.

Kelvin Harmon

Harmon has 57 preseason snaps, leading the entire offense with 37 against Cincinnati, but hasn't made much of an impression. His two catches for 17 yards won't get it done, as it appears he has a learning curve the coaches are looking to accelerate. Regardless, the sixth rounder will get a shot to prove himself in practices during the season.

In The Hunt

Cam Sims

Sims showed out in 2018 camp, but an early injury landed him on IR and the club chose to keep him there and not activate him during the season. A huge target, Sims stands 6-foot-5 which gives him a leg up on the competition as a viable red-zone target out wide.

Josh Doctson

Washington's 2016 first-round pick, Doctson hasn't nearly lived up to expectations. His catch percentage has risen each season since his rookie year, but he's yet to show he can be a consistent threat. He's most likely in the mix unless there's a need to go long at another position. He'll need to prove something if he plans to be anything better than rotational.

Brian Davis

The star of the preseason, Davis is clawing and scratching to convince Washington to keep six receivers. Davis has two deep-bomb touchdowns, proving he can perform under the lights, which is a major issue for many down-roster receivers across the league. He's in a position where he has to prove it every opportunity though, such is the life for a bubble guy.

Long Shots

Brian Quick

Quick is trying to show he can still be the player who emerged in 2016 with the Rams before being buried on the depth chart in Washington. 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, but his snaps shrunk from 24 to 18 and it could be a tough sell to coaches if he doesn't add to one catch for six yards through two exhibition contests.

Darvin Kidsy

Kidsy has been Mr. Productivity this preseason, hauling in seven receptions for 91 yards. He appeared in two games for Washington in 2018, and the Texan Southern product was signed after a rookie minicamp tryout. 

Steven Sims, Jr.

Sims, Jr. is a 2019 UDFA work in progress. The team is clearly leaning towards smaller, quicker WR and at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds he fits the mold. 

Jehu Chesson

A fourth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2017, the 6-foot-3 receiver who played at Michigan is trying to latch on after playing in 12 games for Washington as a special teamer. With RB Shaun Wilson's injury, he could be in line for some kick-return snaps against the Falcons.