Fansided · Jul 25, 2017
Redskins S Will Blackmon played very well under the radar in 2016
The Redskins made the position of safety one of their top priorities this offseason. While the position looks much better than it did a year ago, the unit wasn’t entirely bad in 2016; in fact, Will Blackmon had a very good year.
The Redskins have made sure the back end of the defense will be locked up tight in 2017. D.J. Swearinger was one of the higher-graded safeties last year, and still young, his career is on the uptrend, much like the Redskins’ other starting safety, Su’a Cravens. This infusion of youth is valuable, but it’s important to maintain a steady veteran presence as well.
