5 Biggest Washington Redskins Rumors Heading Into 2015 Training Camp

5 Biggest Washington Redskins Rumors Heading Into 2015 Training Camp

By Ben Vasconcellos

July 16, 2015

5 Biggest Washington Redskins Rumors Heading Into 2015 Training Camp

Washington Redskins — There are just a couple weeks left before the Washington Redskins officially begin the season with the opening of training camp. That leaves some time to find out some of the most talked about issues surrounding the team. With that in mind, here are the five Redskins rumors as we head into the tail end of the month.

There are just a couple weeks left before the Washington Redskins officially begin the season with the opening of training camp. That leaves some time to find out some of the most talked about issues surrounding the team. With that in mind, here are the five Redskins rumors as we head into the tail end of the month.

5. Defense Will Be Surprise of the NFL

Washington Redskins Defense

5. Defense Will Be Surprise of the NFL

Washington Redskins Defense — For years and years the Redskins have failed to produce an elite defense. The years of watching missed tackle after missed tackle are over. The new era of the defense has begun, and no longer will the defense will be the laughingstock of the NFL. The light switch finally came on this offseason, and the Redskins made all the acquisitions needed to address all their many flaws and weakness. Terrance Knighton and company are in the building now.

For years and years the Redskins have failed to produce an elite defense. The years of watching missed tackle after missed tackle are over. The new era of the defense has begun, and no longer will the defense will be the laughingstock of the NFL. The light switch finally came on this offseason, and the Redskins made all the acquisitions needed to address all their many flaws and weakness. Terrance Knighton and company are in the building now.

4. Alfred Morris Will Lose Touches

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4. Alfred Morris Will Lose Touches

Alfred Morris Redskins — Morris has been flying solo in the backfield for three years now. The enjoyment of being a single bachelor back there has come to an end. With their third-round pick, the Washington Redskins selected Matt Jones. Jones has only impressed the coaching staff thus far, and it's hard to see that changing anytime soon. Morris needs to step up his receiving game. Until this happens, Jones looks like he will get the third-down touches.

Morris has been flying solo in the backfield for three years now. The enjoyment of being a single bachelor back there has come to an end. With their third-round pick, the Washington Redskins selected Matt Jones. Jones has only impressed the coaching staff thus far, and it's hard to see that changing anytime soon. Morris needs to step up his receiving game. Until this happens, Jones looks like he will get the third-down touches.

3. Offensive Line Will Have More Problems Than Portrayed

Washington Redskins Offensive Line

3. Offensive Line Will Have More Problems Than Portrayed

Offensive Line — Yes, the Redskins made a fantastic move getting Bill Callahan to help with the offensive line. They also made a great pick in the draft with Brandon Scherff. However, we all can’t assume that Callahan is just going to pick up where he left off when he was with the Dallas Cowboys. It took three years for the Cowboys to re-vamp their line. The Redskins are definitely on the right course in replicating this process, but let's not jump the gun here.

Yes, the Redskins made a fantastic move getting Bill Callahan to help with the offensive line. They also made a great pick in the draft with Brandon Scherff. However, we all can’t assume that Callahan is just going to pick up where he left off when he was with the Dallas Cowboys. It took three years for the Cowboys to re-vamp their line. The Redskins are definitely on the right course in replicating this process, but let's not jump the gun here.

2. Secret QB Controversy

Washington Redskins' Quarterbacks

2. Secret QB Controversy

Washington Redskins' Quarterbacks — Everyone would love to say that Robert Griffin is the clear-cut starter for the Redskins, but I don’t think the team can fully commit just yet. Deep down everyone in this organization and the city are skeptical about the quarterback position. It doesn’t have to be spoken aloud. There is a reason why Kirk Cousins wasn’t traded in the offseason, and hasn’t been traded thus far. Cousins is still providing competition behind the scenes.

Everyone would love to say that Robert Griffin is the clear-cut starter for the Redskins, but I don’t think the team can fully commit just yet. Deep down everyone in this organization and the city are skeptical about the quarterback position. It doesn’t have to be spoken aloud. There is a reason why Kirk Cousins wasn’t traded in the offseason, and hasn’t been traded thus far. Cousins is still providing competition behind the scenes.

1. Redskins Will Take the NFC By Surprise

Washington Redskins

1. Redskins Will Take the NFC By Surprise

Redskins Team — The Redskins have the talent and coaching to make sure that they don’t have another last place finish in the NFC East. There is evidence that the defensive and offensive needs have been addressed. Robert Griffin III is fully healthy and the mentality of the organization has changed. The Redskins will come out of the gate strong this coming season, and they are bound to turn some heads by creating some upsets. They will take the NFC by surprise.

The Redskins have the talent and coaching to make sure that they don’t have another last place finish in the NFC East. There is evidence that the defensive and offensive needs have been addressed. Robert Griffin III is fully healthy and the mentality of the organization has changed. The Redskins will come out of the gate strong this coming season, and they are bound to turn some heads by creating some upsets. They will take the NFC by surprise.

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