I teamed up with @redskins_central @redskinsroom @redskinsnations and @httr.nation to create a list of the top 20 players on the Redskins from the 2016 season. So it's a lot like NFL Network's top 100 list, except players did not vote on this, we did. This list can include anyone who was on the team during the 2015 season (so players like Pierre Garçon and Chris Baker will count, but players like Terrelle Pryor and Jonathan Allen will NOT). Each of us created our own top 20 list. I averaged out where each player was ranked, and the top 20 list was formed that way. If someone ranked a player that someone else didn't, the non-ranked player would automatically be assigned rank 21 because there's no telling where they would actually be ranked. So for example: only one person put Donte Whitner in their top 20 and had him ranked at #19 overall. So to get the average I added 21+21+21+21+21+19=103 and then divided that by 5 to get an average rank of 20.6.
We will reveal one player per day (that's the hope anyway). I will be posting it on Instagram (@skinsscout) and Twitter (@skins_scout) so follow me on their to get it first, but make sure to check back here for the full list as we post it, my personal list, and for a little paragraph on why we ranked each player where we did. Make sure to give us feedback on social media and join the conversation in the comments on Instagram! Also tell us your top 20 list from last season! We hope you enjoy!
Stats from Pro Football Reference, Pro Football Focus, and Sporting Charts.
We will reveal one player per day (that's the hope anyway). I will be posting it on Instagram (@skinsscout) and Twitter (@skins_scout) so follow me on their to get it first, but make sure to check back here for the full list as we post it, my personal list, and for a little paragraph on why we ranked each player where we did. Make sure to give us feedback on social media and join the conversation in the comments on Instagram! Also tell us your top 20 list from last season! We hope you enjoy!
Stats from Pro Football Reference, Pro Football Focus, and Sporting Charts.
#20 - Bashaud Breeland, Cornerback
Highest Rank: 17 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: 3
2016 Stats:
14 Games Played
14 Games Started
3 Interceptions
11 Passes Defended
2 Forced Fumbles
1 Sack
71 Total Tackles
1 Tackle For Loss
Leading up to the 2016 season the Redskins corners were ranked third overall by Pro Football Focus. That was mainly due to the expected lock-down tandem between Bashaud Breeland and Josh Norman, but that didn’t happen. After Washington signed Norman, Breeland said he felt a little disrespected, and I think he lost some of his confidence. During training camp, Breeland looked like a soon-to-be top corner in the league. He locked down top receivers in DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garçon throughout camp during team drills and in one-on-one drills—which is a very difficult drill for defensive backs; they are basically designed for receivers to win. Everyone was expecting him to have a breakout year, but he had the opposite type of year. He started the season off on a sour note. Against Antonio Brown in week one, he gave up over 100-yards and two touchdowns. I think he lost a good deal of confidence after that game, and it affected his play. I do not know Breeland personally, but judging off of his social media some things get to him, and when fans started calling him out it did not help. He has a different mindset than most it seems like, and he reacts in different ways. According to The Washington Post’s Mike Jones, Redskins players were not fond of former defensive backs coach Perry Fewell’s “my way or the highway” style of coaching and immediately got off on the wrong foot with him. The relationship got so severe that Bashaud Breeland was specifically told to work with former assistant Aubrey Pleasant because he was the only one able to relate and communicate with Breeland. As you probably know, the Redskins let Pleasant join the Rams coaching staff instead of promoting him to be the defensive backs coach, which I think was a bad decision. Near the end of the season Breeland picked up his play and started preforming significantly better. Most Redskins fans missed this and focused on his underwhelming play at the beginning of the season. Bashaud Breeland had his worst season as a pro, but it was not as bad as fans perceived it to be. Mark my words, Breeland will improve significantly in 2017—a contract year.
My Ranking: Rob Kelley
Do you agree with Breeland being ranked at 20?
#19 - Su'a Cravens, Linebacker
Highest Rank: 10 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: N/A
2016 Stats:
11 Games Played
3 Games Started
1 Interception
5 Passes Defended
1 Sack
33 Tackles
4 Tackles For Loss
Su’a Cravens became a fan favorite as soon as he was drafted by the Redskins. From his hilarious snapchat stories to his swag on the field, it is not hard to see why the fans love him. He flashed his potential in preseason making multiple plays in the backfield and on special teams. If you noticed this year, opposing tight ends were not as big as a problem as they have been in the past, and that has to do with Cravens ability to cover tight ends effectively. He was used in multiple roles on the defense in 2016. He covered tight ends, rushed the passer, spied on quarterbacks, and more. Cravens came up with a huge game winning interception in a rivalry game against the Giants. That game saved the Redskins from heading to complete disaster and starting the season off 0-3. He did a very good job of spying on Aaron Rodgers on Sunday Night Football too. He missed five games due to a concussion and bicep injury, but he showed the potential he brings to the strong safety position for the Redskins in 2017.
My Ranking: Preston Smith
Do you agree with Cravens being ranked at 19?
#18) Chris Thompson, Running Back
Highest Rank: 12 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: Unranked
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
68 Rushing Attempts
356 Rushing Yards
3 Touchdowns
5.2 Average Yards
49 Receptions
349 Receiving Yards
2 Touchdowns
17 Kick Returns
360 Kick Return Yards
While Chris Thompson’s stats might not wow you, he is a Swiss army knife for the Redskins offense. He can run, catch, and block out of the backfield and can return kicks for special teams. Thompson is one of the best running backs in the league at pass protection, and is willing to put his body on the line even when a 300-pound lineman is running downhill at full speed. He also created multiple plays on third down that do not show up on the stat sheet.
watch Chris Thompson pic.twitter.com/KTtKk1gIp6
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) September 18, 2016
My Ranking: Spencer Long
Do you agree with Thompson being ranked at 18?
#17) Vernon Davis, Tight End
Highest Rank: 13 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: N/A
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
14 Games Started
44 Receptions
583 Yards Receiving
2 Touchdowns
Vernon Davis provided the Redskins something they haven’t had at the tight end position in a while; an effective pass catcher and blocker. Tight ends coach Wes Phillips, head coach Jay Gruden, and offensive coordinator Sean McVay all had a part in reviving Davis’ career using him in a smart and successful way. He stepped up to the plate when Jordan Reed missed two games and had limited snaps in others. Davis showed he still has plenty left in the tank.
My Rank: Bashaud Breeland
Do you agree with Davis being ranked at 17?
#16) Tress Way, Punter
Highest Rank: 1 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: 19
2016 Stats:
49 Punts
2209 Yards Punted
61 Yards Longest Punt
45.1 Yards Per Punt
1 Pass Attempt
31 Yards Passing
The Redskins had Tress Way punt 49 times this season. In 2014 and 2015, Way punted twenty more times than he did last season. That is definitely a good thing and means the offense is improving. Tress Way has been a very reliable punter for the Redskins and has become a fan favorite among Redskins Nation.
My Ranking: Vernon Davis
Do you agree with Way being ranked at 16?
#15) Spencer Long, Center
Highest Rank: 16 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: Unranked
2016 Stats:
15 Games Played
12 Games Started
Spencer Long won the starting center spot over Kory Lichtensteiger in 2016 and played exceptionally well. He missed a game because of a concussion, but other than that he played through a few injuries. It is easy to see how Long has improved since his rookie year, and he should continue to provide solid play at the guard or center position for the Redskins for at least the 2017 season. His rookie contract will expire at the end of the season and it’ll be interesting to see if the Redskins re-sign him after drafting Chase Roullier in the fifth-round.
My Ranking: Tress Way
Do you agree with Long being ranked at 15?
#14) Mason Foster, Inside Linebacker
Highest Ranked: 9 – Lowest Ranked: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: Unranked
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
13 Games Started
3 Passes Defended
1 Forced Fumble
1 Sack
123 Total Tackles
9 Tackles For Loss
Mason Foster was a tackling machine in 2016. His best performance came in week 17 when he had 17 total tackles against the Giants. He played very well in coverage this past season too. Pro Football Focus graded Foster as the best defensive player on the Redskins last season with a grade of 86.3. It will be interesting to see who the Redskins have start at ILB this year between Mason Foster, Will Compton, and Zach Brown. Foster and Brown are not play callers, but are arguably the two best ILB’s on the team. Mason Foster was seen experimenting with calling a few plays in OTA practices.
My Rank: Dustin Hopkins
Do you agree with Foster being ranked at 14?
#13) Robert Kelley, Running Back
Highest Rank: 6 – Lowest Rank: 20
Last Year’s Rank: N/A
2016 Stats:
15 Games Played
9 Games Started
168 Rushing Attempts
704 Rushing Yards
6 Rushing Touchdowns
4.2 Yards per Attempt
12 Receptions
82 Yards Receiving
1 Receiving Touchdown
When the Redskins signed Robert Kelley as an undrafted free agent in 2016 he was one of my players to watch. I thought he would make the 53-man roster and eventually at least take a good amount of carries away from Matt Jones, if not take the starting job later in the season. Most fans disagreed with me though as they thought Mack Brown should have made the roster in the preseason. However, Fat Rob took over the starting role sooner than I thought. He was very good at making broken plays into a small positive gain. Although his played dwindled down a bit at the end of the season, Kelley quickly became a fan favorite. Pro Football Focus said that Rob Kelley was the most elusive running back last year along with Jay Ajayi and Jonathan Stewart (out of the running backs who led their team in carries).
My Rank: Mason Foster
Do you agree with Kelley being ranked at 13?
#12) Chris Baker, Defensive End
Highest Rank: 10 – Lowest Rank: Unranked
Last Year’s Rank: 9
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
2 Passes Defended
2 Forced Fumbles
4.5 Sacks
48 Total Tackles
7 Tackles For Loss
Coming off a big season in 2015, Chris Baker was again the best defensive lineman on the field for the Redskins in 2016. He did not have as big of a season in his last year with the Redskins, but he still had a solid year. Baker earned a grade of 82.2 for the 2016 season by Pro Football Focus. According to PFF, he has increased his QB hurries every year since entering the NFL. He had 30 QB hurries this past season. It will be different not seeing Chris Baker in burgundy and gold in 2017.
My Rank: Brandon Scherff
Do agree with Baker being ranked at 12?
#11) Morgan Moses, Right Tackle
Highest Rank: 7 – Lowest Rank: 14
Last Year’s Rank: 15
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
Morgan Moses toughed it out this season playing in and starting all 16 games on an injured ankle. He has improved mightily each year since he entered the league. Since being plugged into the starting line up two years ago, the Redskins have only allowed 50 total sacks, which is the second fewest in the NFL. Pro Football Focus graded Moses as the fifth best right tackle in 2016, and the Redskins rewarded him for his impressive play by giving him a five-year extension.
My Rank: Chris Baker
Do you agree with Moses being ranked at 11?
#10) Trent Murphy, Outside Linebacker
Highest Rank: 7 – Lowest Rank: 14
Last Year’s Rank: Unranked
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
0 Games Started
1 Pass Defended
3 Forced Fumbles
1 Fumble Recovery
9 Sacks
46 Total Tackles
10 Tackles For Loss
Despite not starting at all this past year, Trent Murphy had his most productive year as a pro. Redskins coaches were planning on converting Murphy to defensive end in 2016, he gained weight for the new position and was almost at 290 pounds. However, after Junior Galette’s injury and Murphy’s illness, that brought his weight back down to 270 pounds, the coaches decided to move him back to outside linebacker. Many were expecting this to be his break out season at defensive end not back at his old position. It’ll be interesting to see where they place Murphy in the lineup this fall. Washington has Galette back, Preston Smith, and draft pick Ryan Anderson at the position. It is more complicated than that though as Murphy was suspended for the first four games of the season, so we won’t be able to see all of them on the field until October—given everyone stays healthy.
My Rank: Trent Murphy
Do you agree with Murphy being ranked at 10?
#9) Brandon Scherff, Right Guard
Highest Rank: 4 – Lowest Rank: 12
Last Year’s Rank: 8
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
Brandon Scherff has played in and started all 32 games of his career, which is very impressive. He’s played through a few injuries here and there too. Scherff is a dominate run blocker. Pass protection is not as strong, but he’s still very solid. A Packers offensive lineman told Scherff post-game that they love watching Scherff in the film room pancaking defensive lineman. Packers defensive lineman Mike McDaniels even named Scherff as the best guard in the league along with Cowboys’ Zach Martin. In his second year in the league, the former Iowa Hawkeye was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
My Rank: DeSean Jackson
Do you agree with Scherff being ranked at 9?
#8) Jamison Crowder, Wide Receiver
Highest Rank: 7 – Lowest Rank: 12
Last Year’s Rank: 11
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
9 Games Started
67 Receptions
847 Yards Receiving
7 Touchdowns
27 Punts Returned
328 Return Yards
1 Touchdown
Jamison Crowder had his breakout year from the slot like I predicted around this time last year. He was one of the best punt returners in the NFL last season too. Crowder is an excellent route runner, has reliable hands, and quick feet. He was one of Kirk Cousins go to receivers last year, especially on third down. Crowder should have had a thousand yard receiving year, but the Redskins neglected him the last few games. While Crowder only returned one punt for a touchdown, he was still on of the best in the league at returning and giving the offense good field position. If the Redskins move him to the outside more often and use him a bit like Antonio Brown, I think he’d have a huge year in-store. Crowder has plenty of untapped potential, and he should be a fun weapon to watch for years to come.
My Rank: Jamison Crowder
Last Year’s Rank: 11
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
9 Games Started
67 Receptions
847 Yards Receiving
7 Touchdowns
27 Punts Returned
328 Return Yards
1 Touchdown
Jamison Crowder had his breakout year from the slot like I predicted around this time last year. He was one of the best punt returners in the NFL last season too. Crowder is an excellent route runner, has reliable hands, and quick feet. He was one of Kirk Cousins go to receivers last year, especially on third down. Crowder should have had a thousand yard receiving year, but the Redskins neglected him the last few games. While Crowder only returned one punt for a touchdown, he was still on of the best in the league at returning and giving the offense good field position. If the Redskins move him to the outside more often and use him a bit like Antonio Brown, I think he’d have a huge year in-store. Crowder has plenty of untapped potential, and he should be a fun weapon to watch for years to come.
My Rank: Jamison Crowder
Do you agree with Crowder being ranked at 8?
#7) DeSean Jackson, Wide Receiver
Highest Rank: 5 – Lowest Rank: 9
Last Year’s Rank: 10
2016 Stats:
15 Games Played
15 Games Started
56 Receptions
1005 Receiving Yards
4 Touchdowns
DeSean Jackson (finally) almost played a full season with the Redskins. The one thing that really bothered me when Jackson got the ball was when he would run out of bounds or would fall to the turf. He gave up extra yardage on many occasions. However, Jackson is the NFL’s best deep threats, and he was a big weapon on offense for the Redskins. They relied on him to make big plays when they needed him most and to score from outside of the red zone—something they had to do often with their poor play inside of the 20-yard line. It’ll be interesting to see who Washington uses to fill the big whole Jackson left.
My Rank: Morgan Moses
Do you agree with Jackson being ranked at 7?
#6) Josh Norman, Cornerback
Highest Rank: 3 – Lowest Rank: 15
Last Year’s Rank: N/A
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Stats
3 Interceptions
19 Passes Defended
2 Forced Fumbles
67 Total Tackles
2 Tackles For Loss
I was very surprised that Norman did not make the top five. He was huge for the Redskins last season. With the lack of push on the defensive line and little safety help, Norman had to make a lot of plays himself. He not only made plays in the passing game but also in the running game. I do not know why people are saying that the Redskins wasted their money, and that Norman played poorly in 2016. He actually had a very similar season to his 2015 season with the Panthers statistically. Since 2012, Josh Norman has allowed one of the fewest yards per coverage snap averages in the NFL with .97. Norman also has the second lowest passer rating allowed (61%) since 2014. He doubled the average playmaker index average (10.1%) by a corner and was the highest graded playmaker by Pro Football Focus in 2016. Without Josh Norman, the Redskins defense would have been disastrous in 2016 and would have lost a few more games (i.e. Ravens game). Spoiler alert on my personal list: I personally had Norman at number four on my list and the only reason he dropped from the two or three spot was because of the dropped interceptions, and excellent play from a certain tackle who should be considered the best in the NFL.
My Rank: Pierre Garçon
Do you agree with Norman being ranked at 6?
#5) Ryan Kerrigan, OLB
Highest Rank: 4 – Lowest Rank: 11
Last Year’s Rank: 5
2016:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
2 Passes Defended
2 Forced Fumbles
11 Sacks
33 Total Tackles
15 Tackles For Loss
After having a bit of a slump in 2015, Ryan Kerrigan was back to his usual self in 2016. He was constantly in the quarterbacks face this year. He is third most in total QB pressures since 2014 with 203 pressures—only trailing Von Miller (232) and Khalil Mack (230). He may not always finish the play by getting a sack, but he is always in the backfield. Kerrigan had the eighth most tackles for loss this past season (15). He had some memorable plays this season, but his two most memorable are probably the two plays he had against the Eagles. In the first match up, Kerrigan got to Carson Wentz multiple times, but in one particular time he grabbed Wentz by the jersey trying to pull him down, but Wentz managed to fight his way through Kerrigan’s strength, but in doing so Wentz’s jersey tore to pieces. In the final game against the Eagles, Kerrigan had a walk off strip-sack that Trent Murphy recovered to win the game. He was selected to his second Pro Bowl in 2016.
My Ranking: Ryan Kerrigan
Do you agree with Kerrigan being ranked at 5?
#4) Pierre Garçon, Wide Receiver
Highest Rank: 4 – Lowest Rank: 8
Last Year’s Rank: 6
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
79 Receptions
1041 Receiving Yards
3 Touchdowns
It was sad to see Pierre Garçon go this offseason. He was a fan favorite and was one of the most underrated players in the league. He was a do it all receiver. Garçon is a tough, physical, reliable, quick, and speedy receiver. He can run all routes from a screen route to a go route. The Redskins couldn’t compete with the 49ers offer of $16 million in the first season though. Out of his 79 receptions, 52 of those receptions went for first downs (14th in the NFL). Pierre Garçon was one of Kirk Cousins favorite targets especially on third down so it’ll be interesting to see how he adjusts without having his most targeted receiver.
My Rank: Josh Norman
Do you agree with Garçon being ranked at 4?
#3) Jordan Reed, Tight End
Highest Rank: 2 – Lowest Rank: 10
Last Year’s Rank: 2
2016 Stats:
12 Games Played
8 Games Started
66 Receptions
686 Receiving Yards
6 Touchdowns
Jordan Reed is a one-of-a-kind talent; he’s a wide receiver trapped inside of a tight ends body. He is an exceptional route runner, and it is very rare if he drops a ball. Reed did not drop a pass this season even with 66 receptions. He also had 41 first downs. Jordan Reed is one of the toughest players I’ve seen too. Reed played through a grade three AC shoulder separation that should have sidelined him for multiple weeks, but not only did he play through it, he caught a tough, one handed pass and scored two touchdowns. Reed was tied for second for the most forced missed tackles in 2016, and has a total of 45 missed tackles forced. Jay Gruden said Jordan Reed will still be the focal point of the offense (as it should be) even with the addition of Terrelle Pryor and the return of Josh Doctson.
My Rank: Jordan Reed
Last Year’s Rank: 2
2016 Stats:
12 Games Played
8 Games Started
66 Receptions
686 Receiving Yards
6 Touchdowns
Jordan Reed is a one-of-a-kind talent; he’s a wide receiver trapped inside of a tight ends body. He is an exceptional route runner, and it is very rare if he drops a ball. Reed did not drop a pass this season even with 66 receptions. He also had 41 first downs. Jordan Reed is one of the toughest players I’ve seen too. Reed played through a grade three AC shoulder separation that should have sidelined him for multiple weeks, but not only did he play through it, he caught a tough, one handed pass and scored two touchdowns. Reed was tied for second for the most forced missed tackles in 2016, and has a total of 45 missed tackles forced. Jay Gruden said Jordan Reed will still be the focal point of the offense (as it should be) even with the addition of Terrelle Pryor and the return of Josh Doctson.
My Rank: Jordan Reed
Do you agree with Reed being ranked at 3?
#2) Trent Williams, Left Tackle
Highest Rank: 1 – Lowest Rank: 14 (Knocked down due to suspension)
Last Year’s Rank: 4
2016 Stats:
12 Games Played
12 Games Started
Some people knocked down Williams because of his suspension which is understandable, but Williams flat out dominated this past year. The fact the he played guard for the first time in his LIFE against the Giants in week three and played exceptionally well is amazing. He was so good; fans are still pleading for Williams to slide over to guard while Ty Nsekhe plays tackle—which would be a bad decision because you’d be moving the league’s best left tackle out of his position. One of Williams most memorable plays in 2016 came against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. He pulled out on a pitch that went to Chris Thompson and had a huge block downfield that allowed Thompson to walk in for the game winning score. Williams was almost running stride for stride with Thompson for a minute there. He allowed only 16 total pressures and was PFF’s highest graded tackle in 2016. The ‘Silverback’ expects to continue his dominance in 2017.
My Rank: Kirk Cousins
Do you agree with Williams being ranked at 2?
#1) Kirk Cousins, Quarterback
Highest Rank: 1 – Lowest Rank: 3
Last Year’s Rank: 1
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
406 Passes Completed
67% of Passes Completed
4917 Passing Yards
25 Passing Touchdowns
12 Interceptions
34 Rushing Attempts
96 Rushing Yards
4 Rushing Touchdowns
Kirk Cousins makes it back to back seasons as the number one player on our list. It isn’t very hard to do though when you have a good quarterback because quarterback is simply the most important position. He had the third most yards per passing attempts with 8.11 yards (Matt Ryan 9.26 and Tom Brandy 8.23 were the two players ahead of Cousins). On top of that, Cousins had seven 300+ yard passing games (Drew Brees had the most with 10). Sure, Cousins gave up some plays and had two bad interceptions that still haunt us (Cowboys week 2 and Giants week 17), but he still played exceptionally well. Tom Brady, again, was the only quarterback better at avoiding sacks last season than Kirk Cousins. Pro Football Focus graded him as the eighth best QB this past season. It is time for the Redskins to pay Cousins, but after giving him the franchise tag for the second consecutive year, the front office is still refusing to give in. Rather, Bruce Allen is suggesting they will use the transition tag on Cousins in 2018. The transition tag will pay around $28 million, but it would be more likely that Cousins leaves to go to another team. By putting the franchise tag on Cousins in 2018, it would cost the Redskins $34.5 million dollars. They cannot afford to pay that much money with the contracts they have expiring for other players. Cousins has proven he can win in this system, but if the Redskins decide not to pay him, the fan base should brace for another drought at quarterback.
My Rank: Trent Williams
Last Year’s Rank: 1
2016 Stats:
16 Games Played
16 Games Started
406 Passes Completed
67% of Passes Completed
4917 Passing Yards
25 Passing Touchdowns
12 Interceptions
34 Rushing Attempts
96 Rushing Yards
4 Rushing Touchdowns
Kirk Cousins makes it back to back seasons as the number one player on our list. It isn’t very hard to do though when you have a good quarterback because quarterback is simply the most important position. He had the third most yards per passing attempts with 8.11 yards (Matt Ryan 9.26 and Tom Brandy 8.23 were the two players ahead of Cousins). On top of that, Cousins had seven 300+ yard passing games (Drew Brees had the most with 10). Sure, Cousins gave up some plays and had two bad interceptions that still haunt us (Cowboys week 2 and Giants week 17), but he still played exceptionally well. Tom Brady, again, was the only quarterback better at avoiding sacks last season than Kirk Cousins. Pro Football Focus graded him as the eighth best QB this past season. It is time for the Redskins to pay Cousins, but after giving him the franchise tag for the second consecutive year, the front office is still refusing to give in. Rather, Bruce Allen is suggesting they will use the transition tag on Cousins in 2018. The transition tag will pay around $28 million, but it would be more likely that Cousins leaves to go to another team. By putting the franchise tag on Cousins in 2018, it would cost the Redskins $34.5 million dollars. They cannot afford to pay that much money with the contracts they have expiring for other players. Cousins has proven he can win in this system, but if the Redskins decide not to pay him, the fan base should brace for another drought at quarterback.
My Rank: Trent Williams
Do you agree with Cousins being ranked at 1?