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Re-examining the Redskins CB battle after Orlando Scandrick’s release

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 10: Defensive backs Joshua Holsey #20 and Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins break up a pass intended for wide receiver Chris Matthews #13 of the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 10: Defensive backs Joshua Holsey #20 and Quinton Dunbar #47 of the Washington Redskins break up a pass intended for wide receiver Chris Matthews #13 of the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Greg Stroman

Stroman was one of the major reasons that the Redskins were able to part ways with Scandrick. While the performance of Moreau during Scandrick’s off days was critical to the decision to move on from the former Cowboy, Stroman definitely helped the coaches and gave them the confidence needed to part with Scandrick.

Stroman, a seventh-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, was one of the better cornerbacks in the college football last season as he allowed the lowest completion rate of any corner in the FBS (quarterbacks were a paltry 9-of-41 when targeting him). He came in with some lofty expectations considering his lower draft status, but he has lived put to them so far.

Thus far in training camp and the preseason, Stroman has seemingly gotten better every day. He did have some coverage issues earlier during camp, but he has cleaned those up and turned himself into a good all-around corner.

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In the team’s first preseason game, Stroman was one of the better performers on the second string. He did a lot to lock down the Patriots receivers when on the field, and that definitely frustrated Brian Hoyer and the offense. Stroman generally ran step for step with the receivers on the outside, and since he also has slot ability, there’s a good chance that he could turn into a versatile, top backup.

In addition to his ability as a corner, Stroman has been an excellent return man and seems to be on track to win either a kick or punt return job with the team. Given the lack of depth that the squad had at these positions last year, Stroman could carry even more value moving forward because of this fact.

Stroman seems like a roster lock at the moment and barring anything unforeseen, he could end up being the team’s backup. He’s going to be a key part of the Redskins defense, and the coaching staff’s confidence in him was a big reason that they elected to part with Scandrick.

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