Washington Redskins: Biggest strengths and weaknesses on offense
What are the Washington Redskins biggest strengths and biggest weaknesses on offense heading into their 2017 training camp?
The Washington Redskins missed the playoffs by an eyelash last season. All they had to do was win their last home game against the New York Giants and they were in. But a late interception from Kirk Cousins turned the Redskins playoff dreams into a nightmare.
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At 8-7-1 the Redskins finished third in the NFC East after winning the division the previous season. Although they missed the playoffs, The Redskins clearly have some work to do to get back to the top of their division.
Offensively, the Washington Redskins ranked 3rd overall in the NFL and 3rd in passing yards. However, they only ranked 21st in rushing. Here is a look at the players the Redskins lost and added offensively in the off-season.
Players Added:
Terrelle Pryor, WR – free agency
Samaje Perine, RB – 4th Round draft pick
Jeremy Sprinkle, TE – 5th Round draft pick
Chase Roulier, C – 6th Round draft pick
Robert Davis, WR, 6th Round draft pick
Players Lost:
DeSean Jackson, WR – new team Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pierre Garcon, WR – new team San Francisco 49ers
The Washington Redskins offense was good in some areas and not so good in others. We see what the Redskins have added and lost in terms of talent, so based on that let’s look at what the Washington Redskins do best with their biggest strengths on offense.