Washington

2015 Off-Season
Outlook
Off. Rank: 13th
Def. Rank: 20th

2014 Record: 4-12

Projected Cap Space: $15 million

Key Free Agents

Brian Orakpo, LB Injuries have limited
him to just 24 games
over three seasons.
Tyler Polumbus, RT - 38
starts over the past
three seasons.
Experienced, turns 30
in 2015.

One More Year for RGIII

The Redskins offensive line is in need of
attention in free agency and the draft. In steps
offensive 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.

Roy Helu, RB - Veteran

back who averaged 5.4
yards per carry in 2014.
Has averaged 4.4 for
career, just 26 years
old.

The Washington Redskins plan for 2014

was to fix the issues ailing quarterback
Robert Griffin III. A season after going 3-13
and never looking comfortable, Griffin III
posted a more inconsistent season in 2014.

Niles Paul, TE - 39
receptions in 2014 for
the versatile TE.

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 Redskins defense struggled to cover
the season when Griffin III broke his ankle opposing receivers in 2014. Part of this was
linked to their lack of pressure on opposing
in a September game.
quarterback, but much of it was due to their
Without developing Griffin III further, the
shaky secondary play. Washington cant go
Redskins are destined to continue their
wrong with upgrades at cornerback or safety
streak of futility. In the last six seasons, the in 2015.
Redskins have finished last five times in the
But it all comes back to quarterback play if
NFC East.
the Redkins are going to turn it around.

Ryan Clark, S - The 35

year old was Redkins
second leading tackler.
Brandon Meriweather, S Physical safety who
recorded three sacks as
well as 55 tackles.

NFL Free Agents

Dan Williams, NT
Arizona - At 27, the
best NT on the market
this offseason.
Byron Maxwell, CB
Seattle - Seahawks big
corner can play outside
or in the slot.
Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB Buffalo - Shook bust
label to record 19.5
sacks from 13 to 14

Targets for Release/Restructure

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 since
2013. 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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