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Winning a mediocre division never requires an apology, and the Washington Redskins were one of those teams last season. The NFC East should be a bit more competitive this year though, so these five new Redskins will have a big say in keeping them atop the division.
5. RB Keith Marshall
Credit: Getty Images5. RB Keith Marshall
With Alfred Morris gone in free agency, Matt Jones is stepping in as Washington's No. 1 running back. Marshall's measurables are intriguing, and he could easily make a push for snaps right away as a rookie.
4. TE Vernon Davis
Credit: Christian Petersen Getty Images4. TE Vernon Davis
Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan drafted Davis in San Francisco, so a one-year deal this offseason looks like a nice fit. Jordan Reed is Washington's No. 1 tight end, but his injury history isn't going away and Davis may get a big chance.
3. S/LB Su'a Cravens
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports3. S/LB Su'a Cravens
Hybrid safety-linebacker defenders have become more prevalent, and Cravens fits that mold as a chess piece for defensive coordinator Joe Barry. If you're looking for a dark horse to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, here's one.
2. WR Josh Doctson
Credit: Getty Images2. WR Josh Doctson
Doctson is sitting out OTAs with an Achilles issue, but until training camp that won't be a big concern. Even with DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon theoretically ahead of him in the pecking order, Doctson should be an immediate factor as a rookie.
1. CB Josh Norman
Credit: Getty Images1. CB Josh Norman
Norman's situation with the Carolina Panthers deteriorated quickly, and the Redskins pounced with a significant contract offer. Washington's secondary should be improved this year, and Norman will be the headliner of that effort as a No. 1 corner.
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