2017 is an intriguing year for the Redskins for a multitude of reasons. Kirk Cousins now is in the midst of a long-term contract negotiation, his top two wide receivers left via free agency, the Redskins defense is coming off a historically bad season, the new defensive coordinator Greg Manusky along with the team’s new additions is having positive reviews so far this off-season, and the front office is fresh out of a messy divorce with their former general manager Scot McCloughan and made an in-house replacement with Doug Williams under a different title.
All this to say, what happens in 2017 is of paramount importance, and can shape the near future of the organization. There are a few Redskins who are worth noting that will be a key cog in determining the outcome of not only the season, but how their future in the nation’s capital. …show more content…
Kirk Cousins – Cousins to this point, is financially set either way, whether he leaves or stays. However to knock some of the main criticisms surrounding the quarterback, Cousins must prove that not only did the Redskins make the right decision not breaking the bank to pay Desean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, they will make the right decision paying him once proving he can elevate the play of a younger and inexperienced Redskins receiving core. So Cousins situation is more so proving he’s better than 2016, and better than the great weapons he was afforded his first two years as a starter.
3. Terrelle Pryor Sr. – Pryor is somewhat at a standstill in his career, but not necessarily in a bad way. Contractually, he is on a 1-year deal, also known as the “prove it” deal. Cleveland had offered Pryor a multi-year deal, instead he turned it down thinking he’s worth more than that annually. So taking the 1-year deal here in Washington, with a better situation offensively, he’s banking on his abilities as a 3 year wide out. If his 2017 is similar or even better than his 2016 in Cleveland, the Redskins will be eager to keep Pryor in
All this to say, what happens in 2017 is of paramount importance, and can shape the near future of the organization. There are a few Redskins who are worth noting that will be a key cog in determining the outcome of not only the season, but how their future in the nation’s capital. …show more content…
Kirk Cousins – Cousins to this point, is financially set either way, whether he leaves or stays. However to knock some of the main criticisms surrounding the quarterback, Cousins must prove that not only did the Redskins make the right decision not breaking the bank to pay Desean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, they will make the right decision paying him once proving he can elevate the play of a younger and inexperienced Redskins receiving core. So Cousins situation is more so proving he’s better than 2016, and better than the great weapons he was afforded his first two years as a starter.
3. Terrelle Pryor Sr. – Pryor is somewhat at a standstill in his career, but not necessarily in a bad way. Contractually, he is on a 1-year deal, also known as the “prove it” deal. Cleveland had offered Pryor a multi-year deal, instead he turned it down thinking he’s worth more than that annually. So taking the 1-year deal here in Washington, with a better situation offensively, he’s banking on his abilities as a 3 year wide out. If his 2017 is similar or even better than his 2016 in Cleveland, the Redskins will be eager to keep Pryor in