Redskins' Off-Season Checklist

Washington finally chased away their franchise quarterback in a note-worthy off-season. Can Washington catch up with the Super Bowl Champions in the NFC East?

• Figure Out the QB Situation (done): Well, it has been figured out. It's just that Kirk Cousins is no longer a member of the Redskins. Bruce Allen acquired Alex Smith from Kansas City in hopes of having a quarterback who was of a similar play level to Cousins. However, they're getting an older quarterback who's already reached his peak. Washington could've rectified the situation by just paying Cousins and prevented all of this.
  
• Build Up Linebacker Depth (partially done): Ryan Kerrigan (13 sacks, three forced fumbles, 46 total tackles) is a stud for the Redskins and Preston Smith (42 total tackles, eight sacks) is a nice compliment. However, building the inside linebacker position in the base 3-4 defense will be key for Washington going forward. They got Pernell McPhee to build depth, but can do more with acquiring young players in the draft, especially after losing Junior Galette.
  
• Restructure the Secondary (done): Washington got rid of Su'a Cravens at the cost of draft picks and acquired Orlando Scandrick to play alongside Josh Norman in the secondary. Washington could also spend a little more on getting a proven cornerback this off-season or draft a secondary player.
  
• Strengthen the Defensive Line (not done): Washington can stand to build up the front lines for their defense. If they're looking to take the next step regarding their defense, addressing this issue will be key with their first-round pick.