Among the choices they face:

Colt or Chase? » Both players had positive moments in the preseason finale. Brennan entered camp as a firm No. 3, but Daniel’s ability to throw in rhythm and make quick decisions narrowed the gap.

“That will be another heavily-discussed item on the docket,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said.

Do they keep an extra running back? » Mason led the team in rushing for a second straight preseason, though he averaged only 3.1 yards on 28 carries. He posted better numbers last preseason and was cut.

He was limited from scrimmage in Thursday’s 24-17 loss because of sore ribs. But he did play special teams and helped in pass protection.

“I would like to have seen him a little more last night,” Zorn said. “He did more in protection than he needed to. He was trying to chip a defensive end when he didn’t have to because we had him blocked. He was willing to strike a blow. But the thing I want to see more out of him, if he has the opportunity to be here, is to get into his routes and really run his pass routes instead of being so conscientious of pass protection. He has to get into his routes quicker.”

If Mason doesn’t make the cut, and they still want an extra back, the choice is then between speedsters Anthony Alridge and Dominique Dorsey. The former has fumbled often since training camp opened and missed the first two preseason games with a foot injury.

He fumbled again vs. Jacksonville.

 

“It won’t be something we gloss over,” Zorn said.

Dorsey rushed 20 times for 79 yards this summer and scored a touchdown. He returned four punts (20.0-yard average) and five punts (4.6-yard average).

Shaun Suisham or Dave Rayner? » Here’s the clue: Rayner attempted one kick all preseason. Not that Suisham had much more (he was two for three), but his 48-yarder Thursday likely clinched a spot.

Who is the last defensive lineman? » Renaldo Wynn and Rob Jackson are likely competing for the ninth and final spot along the line. Wynn offers insurance if Phillip Daniels gets hurt — and Jeremy Jarmon isn’t ready to play the position full-time, though he has improved against the run. Jackson offers youth.

Will Mike Williams be a backup tackle? » He missed two preseason games and was beaten in protection five times Thursday night. But Zorn saw the game differently.

“He made it compelling for him to be part of this team,” Zorn said.

How many draft picks make the final roster? » Last year all 10 of them made it. However, there likely will be at least one casualty this year. One of the linebackers, Cody Glenn or Robert Henson, might be cut. But the other six draft choices likely will make the team. Henson played his best game Thursday.

Who is their No. 2 receiver? » The Redskins need to decide between Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas, though that decision doesn’t need to be made immediately. Both finished with seven catches in the preseason, with Kelly having two more yards receiving (69-67). Thomas was ahead of Kelly at the start of camp, but that is no longer the case, which could be telling. So is the fact that he started two of the last three preseason games.

Will an extra defensive back be kept? » Typically teams will keep five corners and four safeties. There doesn’t seem to be much doubt about who those nine will be. But Lendy Holmes played well Thursday and might have made it tougher to be among the 22 cut.

“We have some defensive backs that we need to discuss,” Zorn said.