[hail_2_da_skins]

Lets look at what the Redskins have difficulty doing on defense and that will tell you what their biggest need is. The Redskins do not put pressure on the opposing quarterback with their front four. Usually the only time they get to the quarterback is by blitzing linebackers, safeties or corners. No pressure on the quarterback allows the quarterback time to pick out receivers and allows receivers to run complex patterns putting extreme pressure on your secondary. With a pass rush, the secondary doesn't have to cover as well and it forces the quarterback to make hasty decision, i.e. throw interceptions. Oh...that leads to the second biggest problem with the defense, lack of turnovers. No pass rush, no sacks and fumbles, no rushed throws and interceptions. It keeps coming back to putting pressure on the quarterback with your front four, the good teams do it. The Redskins have not had an impact defensive end in years...over ten years. They need a Julius Peppers or Shawn Merriman bad, two years ago.