Scot McCloughan’s To Do List: Part 3 – Defensive Line
By Chris West
Jul 27, 2013; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington Redskins nose tackle Chris Neild (95), Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins (99), and Redskins defensive end Chris Baker (92) walk onto the field during 2013 NFL training camp at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Under former DC Jim Haslett, the Washington Redskins defensive line has been consistently poor at putting pressure on opposing QBs. Whether a result of the 3-4 scheme run by Haslett or to a lack of ability of their players, the Redskins cannot be pleased with the production of their defensive line.
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As a unit, the defensive line performed adequately versus the run for most of the season. Haslett’s 3-4 scheme called for the linemen to take on blockers to free up LBs and DBs to make tackles. This worked well versus the run but those linemen were unable to penetrate on passing plays and add to the pass rush after Jason Hatcher was injured early in the season.
New Redskins GM Scot McCloughan has been evaluating the film and determining what he has to work with as he rebuilds the Redskins. Upgrading the defensive line will be one of his top priorities.
McCloughan has Jason Hatcher, Chris Baker, Stephen Bowen, Barry Cofield, Frank Kearse and Kedric Golston under contract and Jarvis Jenkins entering free agency. Chris Nield missed the season due to injury and Travian Robertson was added to the roster in December.
the Redskins cannot be pleased with the production of their defensive line
I followed the progress of the defensive line throughout the 2014 season and took an even closer look at their performance in the final 2 weeks of the season versus the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. This is the results of my analysis and my projections of what McCloughan may have planned for the 2015 season.
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