Colt McCoy and the Redskins offense got off to a fast start Friday night against the Jets. The backup quarterback, who stared for Kirk Cousins, completed his first seven passes for 66 yards.
But then, he heaved an ill-advised throw into the end zone -- and the hands of veteran Darrelle Revis.
Revis Island in full effect!@Revis24 intercepts @ColtMcCoy in the end zone! #NYJvsWAShttps://t.co/aNiSyfCJvL
— NFL (@NFL) August 19, 2016
Facing 3rd-and-goal, McCoy rolled right before throwing off his back foot in the face of pressure. The ball sailed, and Revis undercut the receiver and stretched for the interception. Two plays before, McCoy found Jamison Crowder on a 7-yard touchdown pass that was called back because of offensive pass interference.
Colt McCoy had a strong drive and then turned back into Colt McCoy on Revis interception in end zone. Revis probably done enough until Sept
— Josh Alper (@JoshAlper) August 19, 2016
This should also officially put to rest any conversation about moving the 31-year-old Revis to safety. It ain't happening.
Meanwhile, Cousins, like many franchise quarterbacks around the league this time of year, won't see the field, presumably in an effort to: a) keep him healthy, and b) let the other quarterbacks on the roster get some reps.
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