That was last December.
Now, the Washington Redskins are helmed at quarterback by Alex Smith, a quarterback equally embattled as he is exciting. The defense is restocked with a mixture of returning players and offseason acquisitions. And depth, one thing that was a dire concern last year, is much-improved.
The burgundy and gold have only played three football games since their last matchup against the Denver Broncos. But already, so much has changed.
In the third preseason game, which is widely-regarded as every team’s “dress rehearsal” for the regular season, Washington will get a chance to see how much they’ve improved since facing this familiar opponent.