In last month’s NFL Draft, Washington once again drafted an Alabama defensive lineman in Daron Payne. Now, the Washington Redskins are hoping that the moves pay off this upcoming season. It’s not a coincidence that the Redskins have struggled to stop the run the past few seasons. There hadn’t been much emphasis on getting stronger up front defensively.
Three years ago, the Washington Redskins passed on Leonard Williams, who has developed into a Pro Bowl player for the Jets. Granted, Brandon Scherff has done the same in Washington, but defensive linemen tend to make a bigger impact than guards.