ESPN.com · Jan 19, 2016
Playoff lesson: Washington must fix defense to return to postseason
Injuries kept Chris Culliver from having the impact the Redskins were hoping for this season. Brad Penner/USA TODAY SportsASHBURN, Va. -- The focus will be on Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins' next contract -- and subsequent improvement. Both matter. But if the Redskins look at the teams playing in Sunday’s championship games, they will see another common thread besides quarterback: defense.
Though it’s clear having a top quarterback gives you a better chance, it’s also evident that defense remains a focal point of any championship team. And that’s an area the Redskins absolutely must improve next season or it will be another year flirting with .500.
