Redskins: An early look at the 2019 offseason and corresponding moves
Redskins Players to Let Walk
The following six players will have their contracts expire after the season and it is in the best interests of the team to let them walk.
Preston Smith can dominate a game when he is fully engaged. However, he takes many plays off and “disappears” for long stretches. He can string three or four good games together, but struggle for six or eight games. The Redskins want their edge players to give one-hundred percent at all times and Preston Smith is not that person. Smith should bring a valuable compensatory pick.
Shawn Lauvao is a good left guard – when healthy. It is unlikely he returns and his career is over. Expect no compensatory pick.
Michael Floyd has the talent, but can’t seem to find his niche in this offense. The Redskins should not bring him back. There is an outside chance of gaining a 2020 seventh-round compensatory pick.
Brian Quick has flashed some potential at times and has helped the Redskins with a few key receptions, but he is not a game changer. He could bring a 2020 seventh-round compensatory pick.
Adrian Peterson has been everything the Redskins could hope for in 2018, but an aging running back can’t play at an elite level forever. Peterson could bring a sixth-round compensatory pick in 2020.
Pernell McPhee signed a one-year contract before the 2018 season and has been a solid addition. He could return under a similar deal or he could walk after the season. McPhee could bring a sixth-round compensatory pick in 2020.
When taking all of these potential moves into consideration, the team will need players and depth at the following positions: Outside linebacker, cornerback, tight end, defensive tackle, wide receiver, running back, offensive line, and quarterback.
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Riggo’s Rag has posted two mock drafts – one recently, as mentioned earlier, and another one this week. Some of these needs can be filled in the draft and in free agency, but let’s get through the next eight games and a possible playoff berth first. This is going to be an exciting two months.