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Originally Posted by dbrown
I don't think there's any question that the Redskins have improved personnel on offense. Let alone having Cousins another year experience in the system. I think the big question mark is on the defense side of the ball. Every year we always hear that they improved the defense and every year they look terrible. I feel like I'm encouraged, but want to see the proof on the field.
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I agree with this. I would guess that we will see only modest improvement -- (1) adding Norman and Breeland with another year of experience ought to make for a much better CB situation, (2) safety is still a work in progress, although Cravens and a healthy Ihenacho are encouraging steps in the right direction, (3) our ILB situation is basically the same (which is not encouraging), unless Spaight can have an impact (please), (4) our OLB situation ought to be better with Gallette in the fold, and (5) the DL has perhaps taken a step back without replacements for Hatcher (who was moderately effective; not sure Murphy is ready to step into those shoes) and Knighton (who was just OK). So better in the CB and OLB positions but likely worse at DL and uncertain as to the other positions. Not expecting big improvement.