The differences between 1-gap and 2-gap principles on the Redskins’ defensive...
Every offseason, defensive coordinators around the NFL promise that their defense will be more aggressive and look to get more sacks and turnovers. But rarely do they actually change their schemes...
View ArticleJim Haslett thinks this year’s defense has a lot of potential
For four seasons — three of which ended with 10 or more losses — defensive coordinator Jim Haslett followed orders while former head coach Mike Shanahan made his job more difficult by tinkering with...
View ArticleRedskins training camp: Five areas to monitor on defense
We’re now just one day away from the Redskins’ training camp report date, and today – a day after examining key areas to monitor on offense – we take a look at the defense, and the most pressing...
View ArticleDeAngelo Hall, defense enter training camp with chips on their shoulders
RICHMOND – With 10 NFL seasons under his belt, DeAngelo Hall knows that he’s closer to the end of his career than the start of it. But he fully believes that he still ranks among the best cornerbacks...
View ArticleGruden: Defensive assessment revealed deficiencies in talent, not schematics
RICHMOND — As he evaluated the play of the Washington Redskins’ defense during the 2013 season, incoming coach Jay Gruden saw a lot of deficiencies and shortcomings. But the schemes used by defensive...
View ArticleDefensive players receive live reminders about illegal contact emphasis
RICHMOND – For a second straight day, the Redskins went through practice with a crew of officials, and as they did, defensive players received another reminder of the league’s heightened emphasis on...
View ArticleJim Haslett sees improvement in Redskins’ tackling
Improved tackling has ranked among the chief emphasis areas on defense since the Washington Redskins reported for training camp, and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said he has started to see the...
View ArticleDefensive players, Gruden find many flaws despite Houston’s low point total
HOUSTON — Normally when a defense holds the opponent to 10 points and keeps a pair of Pro Bowl players like Arian Foster and Andre Johnson out of the end zone, you can chalk that up as a good day. But...
View ArticleRedskins gear up for challenge of containing Colin Kaepernick
The Redskins defense this week on Sunday will receive one of the toughest challenges it has faced this season as they face off with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has the ability...
View ArticleShould the Redskins interview Dick LeBeau?
Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau’s divorce from Pittsburgh last week was shocking for a number of reasons. For one, the Steelers finished 11-6 and won the AFC North, the only division to...
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