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Washington Redskins: 5 offseason needs in 2020

By Russell S. Baxter

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs in front of Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins runs in front of Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins lines up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins lines up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

1. Revamp the defense

Back in January, new Redskins’ defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio spoke about what the team would be looking for work when it came to his side of the football. And for those wondering whether the club would make a switch in scheme and philosophy, he answered the question posed by Larry Michael of Redskins Nation.

"“Well, you’ve got guys like Montez Sweat, (Ryan) Kerrigan. These are guys that are some of your premier edge rushers. And it just makes more sense to have them covering less and rushing more. I’ll keep it as simple as that. It’s just philosophy…When Ron and I talked about the roster, talked about the fit, talked about the people that we have here and that we can build around and we can grow with then for both of us, it was obvious that a 4-3 would be a good fit.”"

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Del Rio inherits a unit that finished 27th in the league in total yards allowed per game while giving up the second-most rushing yards in the NFL. The Redskins allowed 435 points and 49 offensive touchdowns, including 35 through the air.

The club has already released its share of defensive backs while bringing back cornerback Kendall Fuller and adding safety Sean Davis from the Steelers. Along with Sweat and Kerrigan, there’s Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis and Da’Ron Payne up front.

All told, this could be an interesting unit to watch.

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