Redskins vs. Eagles, part one: Five players to watch
By Ian Cummings
No. 3 – Mason Foster
Mason Foster hasn’t been the only thing wrong with the Redskins defense over the past few weeks. But he hasn’t exactly had things go his way, either.
It’s become clear that while Foster, 29, is a solid pro, fundamentally and in run defense, he lacks the speed required to be an every-down linebacker, and in coverage matchups, he’s been particularly overwhelmed.
Despite this, however, the Redskins have been stubborn, holding Foster in for passing snaps, in spite of the damage his lack of speed does to the rest of the defense.
If the Redskins can’t be trusted to make the right on-field personnel decisions, then Foster simply has to put himself in a position to make the greatest impact. Against an Eagles cast flush with playmakers who thrive up the middle, such as Corey Clement, Nelson Agholor, Dallas Goedert, and Zach Ertz, Foster will have to run a lot on Monday.