Redskins trade for Jason Taylor (updated)

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

That would make this trade a colossal bust if we improved by only 5 sacks.. You'd be happy with that?

Not happy, happy, but you know what I mean. Satisfied.

A 5 sack increase is significant over last year. 7-8 sacks would be even better, and the more sacks they get, the happier I am.

Remember that older units trend downwards in terms of production, so the Redskins had to improve their pass rush just to stay at 33 sacks. I think Taylor is good enough to get us to 38-40, but 50 sacks is a pipe dream.

Taylor himself should get about ten sacks, but some those sacks are going to be taken from Carter, Washington, and Rocky. Only Rocky is a good bet to match his sack production from last year (3). If anything, the addition of Taylor means that Washington will be asked to come less often on the pass rush. He won't line up as a down lineman on passing downs anymore.