ASHBURN, Va. -- The numbers haven't added up the way the Washington Redskins would like for their defense. Eventually, they will find a reason why: Was it simply talent or coaching? For now, the focus remains on the New York Giants. Soon, though, it will be a heavier topic of discussion at Redskins Park.
The Redskins did not make a strong investment in the defense last offseason, save for signing free-agent corner Josh Norman. They drafted three defensive players in the first five rounds, but Su'a Cravens was viewed as a part-time specialty player, corner Kendall Fuller was coming off knee surgery and wasn't quite yet himself and Matt Ioannidis was bulking up and playing a new position (nose tackle).