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5 biggest needs Redskins will have to address in the 2019 offseason

By Jacob Camenker

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins looks on after a turnover late in the fourth quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins looks on after a turnover late in the fourth quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Shareece Wright #43 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Shareece Wright #43 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Wide Receiver

The Redskins have some nice players at receiver. Josh Doctson is looking like a potential possession-based No. 2 receiver. Trey Quinn looks like the future in the slot for the team. And Maurice Harris has been a capable bench guy and spot starter. But when watching them in action, it’s clear that they won’t be able to do anything until the team adds a true No. 1 receiver.

While the vision may have been Doctson taking over as the top receiver by this point, that hasn’t panned out. Couple that with Jamison Crowder‘s injury this season and pending free agency and the team needs to add a playmaker to the offense.

What this group lacks is a true speed threat. A guy that can take the top off a defense and generate yards after the catch. That was supposed to be Paul Richardson, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy, so relying on him is a risk. And until they find that speed threat that can really help everyone settle into their roles, their offense will certainly be a bit handcuffed.

Thankfully for the Redskins, there will be plenty of chances to address the issues the team has in the receiving corps. Josh Gordon and John Brown are both free agents at the end of the season. Gordon could be a No. 1 guy and while he carries risk because of the multiple suspensions that have plagued him, he will draw consideration after a solid year in New England. Brown, meanwhile, would be a low-cost option that could help the team land another potential playmaker.

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However, the better route for the ‘Skins may be drafting a player. Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is a potential T.Y. Hilton clone that could go in the mid-to-late first round where the Redskins may be picking. He would give the team an immediate downfield weapon and would make the offense more explosive by default. No matter what, the Redskins have options and will get a chance to exercise them as they look to take care of their biggest weakness.

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