Bleacher Report · Jun 17, 2015
Washington Redskins: Creating the Blueprint for Optimal Defense in 2015
Defense winning championships is an old adage in the NFL. While a championship is a far reach for the Washington Redskins after the season they just had, the playoffs are a distinct possibility if they can right the ship on this side of the ball.
With Washington coming off a 2014 campaign in which it finished 20th in yards allowed and 29th in scoring defense, this will be no easy task.
Fortunately, though, in general manager Scot McCloughan, the team has an architect with experience building elite defenses. During his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, McCloughan played a pivotal role in forming the foundation of two of the NFL's top defenses.
