Team: Washington Redskins
Sport: Pro Football (NFL)
Stadium: FedEx Field
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs
Super Bowls: 1983 Super Bowl XVII,1988 Super
Bowl XXII,1992 Super Bowl XXVI
Background: The Redskins are still without much of
a pass rush, despite the improvements in the off-season. Defensive
tackle Joe Salave'a has the potential to make an impact on
a thin line. Brandon Noble, back from knee surgery, looked
good in mini-camps, but Salave'a could provide quality depth
behind starters Jermaine Haley and Griffin. The problem is
coordinator Gregg Williams wants to play aggressive man-to-man
defense, and without pressure on the quarterback, the onus
will be on the secondary to provide sticky coverage. There's
also the challenge of getting everyone on the same page --
developing chemistry. With 18 new players, as well as an entire
new (experienced) coaching staff, Gibbs used mini-camp to
get to know players, feel out talent, and evaluate "need"
positions. Training camp will continue the learning process,
but with a whole new system to teach and implement, little
time will be left over for specialty items -- two-minute,
short-yardage, goal-line drills.
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