Revamped Defensive Line a Major Disappointment for Washington Redskins

November 2, 2015   ·   James Dudko   ·   Jump to comments

What do you get when you add Ricky Jean Francois, Stephen Paea and Terrance Knighton alongside talented holdovers Jason Hatcher and Chris Baker? If you guessed a dominating defensive line, it's understandable, but you're still wrong.
Through seven games, the Washington Redskins are a lowly 30th against the run and 19th in sacks. And it's the fault of the men up front.
When general manager Scot McCloughan opened his checkbook this offseason he thought he was purchasing a defensive front stout enough to accelerate the Redskins' rebuild. He knew how a formidable D-line can quickly inspire an attitude change for a franchise he's determined to shape into a more blue-collar and physical beast.
After all, McCloughan had already seen it work. As general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, he was responsible for putting together a trio of front-line monsters. Ends Justin Smith and Isaac Sopoaga, along with nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin, instantly transformed the fin...

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