An NFL roster can be measured in many ways, but many analysts look at key positions on a teams roster - mainly playmakers, to determine the talent on that roster.
Things can certainly change between now and September, as free agency and the NFL draft loom, but as of right now, the Redskins roster is severely lacking the playmaking talent to compete with the better teams in the league.
It all starts and ends with the quarterback position
When the Redskins traded for Alex Smith last offseason, they thought they found leadership and stability at the most important position on the field.