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Redskins: 7 moves that must be made to fully change the team’s culture

By Jacob Camenker

ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Jay Gruden (L) poses for a photo with Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 09: Jay Gruden (L) poses for a photo with Washington Redskins Executive Vice President and General Manager Bruce Allen after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins during a press conference at Redskins Park on January 9, 2014 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Zach Brown #53 and Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins sack quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 23: Zach Brown #53 and Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins sack quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

6. Cut LB Zach Brown

Remember when Zach Brown was the most exciting player on the Washington defense? And remember when he was a borderline Pro Bowler who the team desperately needed to re-sign in the offseason to remain competitive?

Those were the days.

Now, as the 2018 season winds to a close, it seems that Brown won’t be back with the Redskins next season. He has been benched in favor of rookie Shaun Dion Hamilton in recent weeks, and Brown hasn’t been happy about the decision. That said, it was warranted.

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Despite his excellent speed, Brown was struggling in coverage and didn’t look like the three-down linebacker that the ‘Skins thought they had after his strong 2017 season. The team elected to give Hamilton more run as a result, and that upset Brown, and Brown made his feelings known, per NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay.

"I’m just sitting here just doing what I’m supposed to be doing ’till it’s time for me to leave. You see the writing on the wall. It is what it is. Just here now I just got to contribute to the team and help us get to the playoffs."

Needless to say, Brown shouldn’t have said this. Whether or not he was going to stay in Washington, he had a choice. He could continue to try and re-earn a starting role in the final few weeks, or he could come out and say that he’s looking for a new job. He chose the latter, despite the fact that the team was in the thick of the playoff hunt despite all the injuries they dealt with.

With this statement, Brown became a malcontent and it virtually sealed that he wouldn’t return. Frankly, the ‘Skins could have opted to cut him after he said this because of his performance and these comments. It’s not too different than the Swearinger comments, though Brown didn’t call out anyone specifically. That was probably his saving grace in this instant.

Between his declining play and the fact that he doesn’t want to be here, cutting Brown should help the Redskins to change the culture. It also might not have much of an effect though, as Brown may have already checked out on the team.

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