ASHBURN, Va. -- The energy returned to practice last week, though in truth it never went far away. It increased with the return of several injured players. It increased thanks to added competition during practice.
But it’s not as if the Washington Redskins had slumbered their way through previous weeks. Rather, it was just so that last week topped other ones. The result: a 33-point win over New Orleans. What helped the Redskins was a variety of factors: a bad Saints defense, healthier players and a mindset that really hasn’t changed since camp began.
“They’re bringing in guys that have changed the culture,” Redskins defensive end Chris Baker said recently.