4 Reason Why The Redskins Will Make the Playoffs

A Potentially Lethal Offense

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Simply trading for a quarterback won't help the Redskins go to the playoffs. The Redskins were in greater need of a WR1, a better offensive line with depth, and an explosive running back. Signing Paul Richardson to a 5-year, $40 million deal gave the team a fast receiver who they haven't had since DeSean Jackson left the team. Richardson is coming off his best season to date and looks to improve with this new team, in hopes to show the front office and the fans that he was worth the money.

The 2017 season was the worst for the Redskins' offensive line. Too many injuries and rotations allowed 38 sacks on Cousins and 320 lost yards. If the team wants to see Smith play at his best, they need to protect him. They re-signed multiple starting players, as well as drafted a tackle in the 2018 NFL draft. For now, it seems the offensive line is looking to be one of the best in the league, but that will be determined when the season starts.

According to PFF, the Redskins were ranked 31st in team rushing grades in 2017. With too many injuries occurring at the running back position last season, it was vital to draft or sign a young guy. Drafting Derrius Guice in the second round was a big steal after he fell during the draft due to reports of issues he had with player personnel during the combine, which were later determined to be false.

Guice was projected to be a late 1st round pick, but the Redskins swooped him up at 59th overall. He will be the guy who revives the run game for the Redskins and relieves some pressure off Smith when needed.