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The Redskins defense was the heart of the team last year Dwayne Haskins Jersey , but regressed as the season went on. So how much better, if at all, did the Redskins get defensively this offseason?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Looks Like Someone Has A Sixpack Of The MondaysDaily SlopRedskins RecapsEDTShareTweetShareShareRedskins Offseason Grades - Did Washington do enough to solidify their defense? Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsAs the Redskins rookie minicamp approaches, the coaching staff evaluation of the 2019 roster commences. The months of March (Free Agency) and April (NFL Draft) are where NFL teams address their needs and envision the new makeup of their team. For the Redskins, along with the rest of the NFL, the months of May and June are for organized team activities and minicamps. The coaching staff will get early looks to see precisely where they are with some of their younger players, and what they will need to address by the time training camp arrives. So, for Washington, we know that the Redskins defense was the strength of the team in 2018. However, as the season went on, they started to wear down and possibly regress. Therefore it begs the question - As we head into May and June, have the Redskins done enough to solidify their defense? Defensive Concerns/Needs for Washington heading into the off-season:Inside Linebacker: The Redskins lost a weapon (speed and tackling) to the Philadelphia Eagles in Zach Brown, but gained third-year veteran, Rueben Foster via waivers prior to the end of the 2018 season. The inside linebackers struggled in coverage and struggled to remain true to their defensive assignments last season; there were issues with gap responsibilities or numerous instances of merely being out of position, which led to concerns about this unit as the weeks progressed. Josh Harvey-Clemons, although had an insignificant amount of playing time in 2018, continues to develop as a linebacker by bulking up. He and Shaun Dion Hamilton will be looked at as young but key contributors to the Redskins defense. Linebacker Cole Holcomb also possesses the speed that Zach Brown previously provided to the Redskins, but can he prove himself on an NFL field? If these young players can show they can play and are deserving of quality playing time, it is likely that Mason Foster may be a surprise training camp cut when it is all said and done. Mason lacks the speed needed to be a three-down linebacker and struggles in coverage; however, he is a productive two-down linebacker who is physical and big enough to take on the offensive lineman in the run game and blitz situations. Edge Rusher: The Redskins lost Preston Smith and Pernell McPhee in this off-season, leaving a significant hole at the starting edge position opposite Ryan Kerrigan. Third-year player Ryan Anderson, before the NFL Draft, was slated to fill in the void Preston Smith left. The issue is, the Redskins have never had a young speed edge rusher that is so threatening to an offense Dwayne Haskins Redskins Jersey , and Ryan Anderson does not come close to providing that. In addition to the lack of speed, he has not proven that he can be an every-down edge defender who can both defend the run and rush the passer. Enter Mississippi State’s edge rusher, Montez Sweat, and Oklahoma State’s Jordan Brailford. Sweat is the speed rusher that the Redskins need. He does come with possible health concerns; he was taken off of some teams’ boards with questions about a heart condition. Nonetheless, he was cleared by the Redskins medical staff and others, which indicates the Redskins may have gotten a steal in Sweat when they swooped back into the late first round to take him. Brailford was the last draft pick of the Redskins for 2019, so though time will tell how he develops; there are not high expectations for him among the masses.Safety: With the loss of D.J. Swearinger prior to the end of last season, the Redskins had mostly nothing at the safety position. As the free agency period began, the Redskins made their most significant veteran free agent acquisition in recent years, signing former All-Pro safety Landon Collins. Collins is an excellent addition for both the run game and pass game, a player who is capable of defending any part of the field, but who is most effective in the box, where he is most instinctive. Outside of Collins, the Redskins have little to no experience as it stands today. They will need someone to step up for them in a big way because Troy Apke, Montae Nicholson, and Deshazor Everett have started only 24 games (of a potential 81) between them.Besides, there is currently no telling what Nicholson’s future with the Redskins will be; it is unknown if he is facing legal consequences or a team or league imposed suspension that may impact his chances of winning a starting job. There is minimal experience among the Redskins safeties, so, although Landon Collins was a significant signing at the position group, how much stronger did it get this offseason? Off-Season Grade: B-The Redskins, overall, had an impressive off-season as they continued to strengthen their roster. The building blocks were put in place for the defensive side of the football, where “shoe-in” starters at key positions were needed. The Redskins were able to find them for the outside linebacker position and one safety position. There is still uncertainty and a lack of experience at one of both the inside linebacker position and the second safety position. WASHINGTON (AP) — Adrian Peterson believes he still has something left.The 33-year-old running back had his first practice with the Redskins on Tuesday, a day after signing a one-year deal with Washington.“I can give a lot. I really believe that https://www.theredskinslockerroom.com/authentic-dwayne-haskins-jersey ,” Peterson said following his first practice. “I feel like the sky is the limit.”Injuries and opportunity limited Peterson to 13 games over the past two seasons. He averaged 3.4 yards per carry in 10 games last season with the Saints and Cardinals.Peterson remained on the sideline throughout the offseason waiting for the next opportunity, a scenario he admitted was “rough.”His workouts continued. Peterson was in his native Oklahoma when his agent said the Redskins wanted a look. The three-time NFL rushing champion was ready.“I know what I have left in the tank,” Peterson said.Despite his career achievements, Peterson didn’t big-time the workout opportunity. He volunteered to join other free-agent options in various drills.“He’s actually a physical freak,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said. “Some of the backs we had in here were huffing and puffing, keeling over. He was standing straight up. He could have gone for another two hours.”The Redskins decided they couldn’t go forward with their limited options at running back for the final two preseason games and possibly their Week 1 opener at Arizona on Sept. 9.Washington, 28th in yards rushing last season, addressed the concern by selecting running back Derrius Guice in the second round of the draft. The LSU product’s rookie year ended with a season-ending knee injury in the first preseason game against New England.The Redskins lost Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall for an extended period of time as both suffered ankle injuries in Thursday’s preseason win over the New York Jets.After waiving undrafted free agent Martez Carter with an injury designation, the Redskins had only three healthy running backs available. One of them, Chris Thompson, has yet to play in the preseason following last season’s broken fibula.Robert Kelley, a 2016 undrafted free agent who emerged as Washington’s No. 1 running back during his rookie year and started 2017 on top of the depth chart, remains in the starting mix. Kapri Bibbs offers some depth. What happens going forward remains unsettled.“We haven’t really gotten into detail, but obviously they brought me in here for a reason. I’m just going to play my role, whatever it is,” said Peterson, whose is three years removed from rushing for 1,485 yards with the Vikings. He finished with 529 yards last season.Last season’s numbers provided data for doubters who believe Peterson’s difference-making days are done.“It shows me people don’t really know about football,” Peterson said of the naysayers. “When people say, (3.4) yards per carry, there’s a lot that contributes to that as well. I just brush it off and continue to work.”That work began Tuesday with the Redskins.“It’s his first practice. He did a great job today,” said Gruden, who stated he hoped to get Peterson some work in Friday’s preseason game against Denver.“You’ve got a Redskins jersey on. You’re here to compete and make the squad. It’s no different with (Adrian). We’ll just see how he does day after day.”——