10. Washington Redskins
Position – Quarterback, Running Back, Defensive End
The Redskins replaced Kirk Cousins with Alex Smith in the offseason. That’s a downgrade. No disrespect to Alex Smith, but I’m not trusting a guy whose only NFL success came under the watchful eye of Andy Reid. I’m fairly certain Reid can turn you, yes, you reading this right now, into a successful quarterback.
The good news is Washington has Kevin Hogan on the roster. He had some rough times in Cleveland, but a Hogan always makes a big comeback.
They could also have LeBron at quarterback. Alex Smith thrives on a supportive run game and short throws. The run game probably won’t be there. Washington was 28th in rushing last season and are turning to rookie Derrius Guice to cure their woes. Having LeBron at quarterback gives Washington an extra runner out of the backfield that the defense has to account for. If Washington is dead set on riding with Smith, LeBron works as a running back. All he has to do is run a quick five-yard flat and he’ll get the ball 100 percent of the time.
The last resort would be to put LeBron at defensive end. The Redskins were dead last against the run last season. A lot of their defensive issues had to do with injuries and poor tackling. LeBron won’t help the latter, but we know he can stay healthy. By getting on the field more, he’ll allow other players to be on the field less. Thus, reducing their chances of injury.
It’s just logic.