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5 Opponents the Washington Redskins Need To Beat In 2015

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5 Opponents the Washington Redskins Need To Beat In 2015

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The Washington Redskins didn' have a banner performance during the 2014-15 season, but the NFL's true beauty is in its parity. Every team remains only one new head coach or quarterback away from turning things around in their 2015-16 campaign. If the Redskins can't improve on their record from last year, then there will be little hope for them in the next few attempts. Here are five teams they need to beat in 2015.

5. New York Jets

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5. New York Jets

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Is it possible the New York Jets are a bigger mess than DC? Beating the defending champion New England Patriots is out of the question, but Washington could score a win on the Jets considering New York's mess of a quarterback situation. It also helps that they have a new head coach.

4. Carolina Panthers

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4. Carolina Panthers

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Robert Griffin III and Cam Newton have comic book characters courtesy of Gatorade, however, they are both drifting more towards the villain label. Would one win over the Carolina Panthers be a huge accomplishment for head coach Jay Gruden in his pursuit of a playoff berth? Yes.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

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3. Philadelphia Eagles

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Obviously, the Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles twice next season, but it will be most important for Washington to win at home. Head coach Chip Kelly might be Gruden's kryptonite from a schematic perspective, and that would make a 'W' even more sweet.

2. Buffalo Bills

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2. Buffalo Bills

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The Buffalo Bills will probably be a defensive menace next season under new head coach Rex Ryan, but Washington should still win this matchup against a team without any elite quarterbacks. Obviously, Robert Griffin III making some offseason improvements could help their chances.

1. Dallas Cowboys

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1. Dallas Cowboys

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Please tell me this pick did not blindside you. The Dallas Cowboys remain the most important matchup for Washington all season. It might even be bigger than the playoffs, because bragging rights about certain rivalries tend to live on for years.

Dave Daniels is a writer for RantSports.
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