Redskins: Riggo’s Rag Podcast – Analyzing the release of Mason Foster
By Ian Cummings
The Redskins made the surprising decision to cut veteran linebacker Mason Foster earlier today. The fallout is still being discussed.
Mason Foster had made it through all but two days of the NFL offseason without being cut, so it came as at least a modest surprise when the Washington Redskins informed Foster of his release earlier today. Their intent was first reported by NBC Sports anchor Erin Hawksworth, and then confirmed by various Redskins beat reporters.
Foster’s release comes as a surprise only due to its timing; in most other facets, it’s a move that makes sense. Foster was a liability in coverage last season, and at his current contract number, he was not a cost-effective piece of the Redskins roster. Couple that on top of his vocal disdain for the team last season, and it’s likely that there was a fracture in his relationship with the coaching staff, which also contributed to his ouster.
Still, while he have reliable indications of why Foster was cut, there’s plenty left to discuss, in terms of the implications of Foster’s firing. What does it mean for the team’s inside linebacker situation, what does it mean for the team’s chances of extending either Trent Williams or Brandon Scherff, and what does it mean for the defense as a whole?
That’s a lot of discussion to pack into one article, but luckily, we have a loophole. Jacob Camenker and I hopped on the podcast shortly after the news broke to give our reactions. A fair warning; there is around fifteen seconds of empty space at the beginning, so just be patient, and you’ll soon be blessed with the sound of vocal chords. Don’t be alarmed, however, because Jacob did the introduction and the conclusion for this podcast. It was his time to shine. To listen, just click the play button below!
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As for the Redskins, and how they will operate in the wake of this decision, only time can bear the answer. So stick with us as time passes, as we’ll be sure to keep you up to date with all the latest developments.