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Redskins: Five takeaways from Washington’s season-ending shutout

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 30: Josh Johnson #8 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 22: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins stiff arms Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans while running with the ball during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 22: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins stiff arms Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans while running with the ball during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – Redskins need more dynamic ability on offense

The Redskins yardage total on Sunday was their lowest as a franchise since 1961. It was rock bottom for a 2018 squad that never excelled on offense to begin with.

The quality of the team’s low-level production was better in the early goings of the 2018 season, but it still doesn’t change the fact that it was, well, low-level production. Washington’s offense, once the best thing about the team, turned back its clock, and played outdated football for sixteen weeks. Adrian Peterson benefited on the stat sheet, but the team’s efficiency did not.

In 2019, the Redskins need to add more dynamic ability to their offensive unit. Some of that will come in the form of Derrius Guice, who will be back after suffering an ACL injury in the preseason of 2018. Even more could come from the return of offensive players such as Paul Richardson, Trey Quinn, and Jordan Reed (assuming the team doesn’t move on from Reed’s admittedly unsavory contract).

Still, the Redskins will need to add at least one player with dynamic qualities. Names in the draft have been frequently suggested. Marquise “Hollywood” Brown of Oklahoma would bring Tyreek Hill-like speed and explosiveness, something that could help Alex Smith increase his production, if he sees the field again. N’Keal Harry is another receiver with a different kind of dynamic ability; he’s not as fast, but he’s very elusive after the catch. Hakeem Butler and Deebo Samuel also stand out as intriguing possibilities.

The 2019 NFL Draft is incredibly deep at wide receiver, which means that Washington should be able to nab at least one dynamic talent on offense. And if they play their cards right, they could double down. It’s a presence they need in mass next year.

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