8/9/2019 Redskins 2015 Off Season

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Chris Chester, G: The veteran guard was part of an offensive line that struggled

all season. The 32 year olds play in the run and pass game has fallen off since2013. Cap savings: $4M

Stephen Bowen, DE: Bowen has had problems staying healthy playing in just

eight games in 2014. Turns 31 in 2015 and has only one year remaining on his

current contract. Cap savings: $5.4M.

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Targets for Release/Restructure

Washington2015 Off-SeasonOutlookOff. Rank: 13thDef. Rank: 20th

2014 Record: 4-12 Projected Cap Space: $15 million

The Washington Redskins plan for 2014

was to fix the issues ailing quarterbackRobert Griffin III. A season after going 3-13

and never looking comfortable, Griffin III

posted a more inconsistent season in 2014.

Head coach Jay Grudens relationship with

Griffin III was complicated at best. The

effort to develop the young quarterback into

a traditional pocket passer took a hit early in

the season when Griffin III broke his ankle

in a September game.

Without developing Griffin III further, the

Redskins are destined to continue their

streak of futility. In the last six seasons, the

Redskins have finished last five times in the

NFC East.

The Redskins offensive line is in need of

attention in free agency and the draft. In stepsoffensive line coach Bill Callahan from

Dallas, recognized as one of the better

offensive line coaches in the NFL. Callahan

will mix both a zone and power scheme that

should make the most of running back Alfred

Morris abilities.

The Redskins defense struggled to cover

opposing receivers in 2014. Part of this was

linked to their lack of pressure on opposing

quarterback, but much of it was due to theirshaky secondary play. Washington cant go

wrong with upgrades at cornerback or safety

in 2015.

But it all comes back to quarterback play if

the Redkins are going to turn it around.

Key Free Agents

Brian Orakpo, LB -Injuries have limitedhim to just 24 gamesover three seasons.

Tyler Polumbus, RT - 38starts over the pastthree seasons.Experienced, turns 30in 2015.

Roy Helu, RB - Veteranback who averaged 5.4yards per carry in 2014.Has averaged 4.4 forcareer, just 26 yearsold.

Niles Paul, TE - 39receptions in 2014 forthe versatile TE.

Ryan Clark, S - The 35year old was Redkinssecond leading tackler.

Brandon Meriweather, S -Physical safety whorecorded three sacks aswell as 55 tackles.

NFL Free Agents

Dan Williams, NTArizona - At 27, thebest NT on the market

this offseason.

Byron Maxwell, CBSeattle - Seahawks bigcorner can play outsideor in the slot.

Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB -Buffalo - Shook bustlabel to record 19.5sacks from 13 to 14

One More Year for RGIII