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Three takeaways from Redskins Week 16 loss to the Giants

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins reacts after scoring a touchdown against against the New York Giants during the first half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins reacts after scoring a touchdown against against the New York Giants during the first half at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after the win against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 34-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after the win against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 34-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. The team is right where they want to be in the draft order

The Redskins needed two things to happen for them to have control of the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. They were as follows:

  • They had to lose to the Giants
  • The Dolphins had to win or tie with the Bengals

Despite late scares in both overtime games, the Redskins saw both things happen. And now, they will control their own destiny as they play for a high draft pick.

The importance of the No. 2 draft pick in the 2020 draft is that it may be used on Chase Young. The Ohio State pass rusher is among the best players in college football and projects to be an excellent edge rushing prospect for the next level. For a team that doesn’t need a quarterback, like the Redskins, Young is a top-tier target early in the draft.

If the Redskins can land young, he would continue to add talent to their defense. They have untapped potential on that side of the ball and possess one of the interior pass rushes in the NFL. If they can add Young and pair him long-term with Montez Sweat and Ryan Anderson, that would continue to build their strength on defense.

Next. Will Urban Meyer coach the Redskins in 2020. dark

Getting a guy like Andrew Thomas or Jerry Jeudy in the top 10 picks would’ve been nice for the Redskins. But if they have a shot at Young? He could be a true game-changer for this defense.

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