There's even a high-round draft pick who could help shake things up, although there appears to be some debate about where he fits best. The decision to select Scherff likely leaves Tom Compton and Morgan Moses competing for backup roles at both edges of the line. at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts. But no draft pick joins the team with a more obvious remit to improve the special teams than sixth-rounder Evan Spencer. The ball fell incomplete, but Atlanta defensive back Robert Alford was assessed a 42-yard pass interference penalty that gave Washington the ball on the 2-yard line. Winston and Evans, hoping to put the game out of reach, hooked up twice for a total of 30 yards, and Doug Martin broke free for a 49-yard gain before Bashaud Breeland pushed him out-of-bounds at the 5-yard line. Washington had gone from a 3-point lead to a 7-point deficit in a span of only five plays, and now trailed 20–13. Miami scored 17 unanswered points and shut out the Redskins in the second half to win 17–10 and win their third straight season opener under coach Joe Philbin. The Redskins' special teams have been dire as long as the O-line and secondary have been poor. The latter has barely seen the field since being drafted in 2012, while the former has struggled through virtually every snap he's played on it since 2011. That's good news considering the line's effectiveness will determine the success of Barry's defense. DAL – Dan Bailey 20-yard field goal, 4:25. The former Gators star's talent for identifying and flattening blitzing defenders could make him an asset on third downs. This win was also Cousins' first division win, after previously going 0–5 against the Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles. NO – Brandin Cooks 4-yard pass from Drew Brees (Kai Forbath kick), 5:52. Improvement was expected in 2014, but little came. WAS – Kirk Cousins – 30/49, 316 yards, TD, 2 INT, NYG – Eli Manning – 23/32, 279 yards, 2 TD, NYG – Rashad Jennings – 11 rushes, 32 yards, WAS – Jordan Reed – 6 receptions, 96 yards, NYG – Rueben Randle – 7 receptions, 116 yards, TD. Getting stronger in key areas was the theme of the whole draft. On third-and-13 from their own 29-yard line, with a chance to cut into or tie the Dolphins' lead, Cousins threw to the end zone for Pierre Garçon, but the ball was intercepted by Miami cornerback Brice McCain, ending the Redskins attempt at a potential field goal to narrow the deficit. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 35-yard field goal, 3:18. With the win, the Redskins evened their record at 7–7. Their offense continued to stagnate, however, and the Buccaneers quickly regained possession. Changes to the roster that ended last season 4-12 are set to be small yet significant ones for the Washington Redskins following the 2015 NFL draft. Two Redskins penalties moved the ball 29 yards, and a 10-yard Bradford pass was caught by tight end Brent Celek to tie the game at 13–13. Comprehensive and up-to-date Washington Football Team news, scores, schedule, stats and roster WAS – Matt Jones 78-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:52. If Jarrett impresses in camp, one of Thomas or Davis figures not to be around at the start of the new season. NYJ – Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, 11:00. NYJ – Ryan Fitzpatrick 18-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 10:02. The story of the day was the Redskins offensive line. He countered with a field goal of his own to bring the score back within 3 with 7:29 remaining in the game. From there, Hopkins kicked the ball through the uprights from 33 yards out, allowing Washington to regain its 16–13 advantage. NYG – Odell Beckham, Jr. 30-yard pass from. McCloughan and Callahan want a power-based ground attack to set the stage for opportunities through the air. TB – Howard Jones 43-yard fumble return (Connor Barth kick), 8:19. Like Spencer, he was a player originally acquired for his special teams expertise. PHI – Sam Bradford – 15/28, 270 yards, 3 TD, WAS – Kirk Cousins – 31/46, 290 yards, TD, PHI – DeMarco Murray – 8 rushes, 36 yards, WAS – Alfred Morris – 17 rushes, 62 yards, PHI – Riley Cooper – 2 receptions, 72 yards, TD, WAS – Jamison Crowder – 7 receptions, 65 yards. In this context, it's easy to see the selection of Jones as a more-than-gentle reminder to Morris that he enters this season under no small amount of pressure. Kirk Cousins then ran the ball in for the first rushing touchdown of his career, and Washington led 13–0. Three plays later, Bradford burned the Redskins secondary on another deep ball, this one 39 yards to veteran wide receiver Miles Austin. Of course, McCloughan had given himself the luxury of waiting thanks to the work he did during free agency. However, on third-and-4 from the Redskins' 22-yard line, inside of Miami kicker Andrew Franks' range, defensive end Jason Hatcher forced a Tannehill fumble that was bobbled all the way back to the Miami 40 and recovered by Redskins rookie outside linebacker Preston Smith. But he does have some potential to feature and contribute in this rotation. The ball was overthrown, and Jackson sustained a hamstring injury while stretching out to attempt to catch it. TB – Connor Barth 22-yard field goal, 5:06. If it's outside linebacker, the Redskins will have their replacement for Brian Orakpo and complement for 2014 second-round pick Trent Murphy. A bolstered offensive line will certainly help. Redskins Roster – Offensive Line. Washington limited the damage, forcing a field goal attempt to only be down 10–0. His days could be numbered even if Smith isn't listed at end. WAS – Derek Carrier 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 12:12. In each of their four losses, Cousins had thrown 2 interceptions; he had thrown none in the two victories. Washington advanced the ball only 9 yards before punting back to the Eagles, who got the ball at their own 29-yard line. They took a 3–0 lead off of a Dustin Hopkins field goal. St. Louis and Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on conference record. Of the group, Chester and LeRibeus remain the strongest candidates for the axe. DAL – Cole Beasley 7-yard pass from Kellen Moore (Dan Bailey kick), 4:22. At 6'0" and 190 pounds, he offers decent size for the position. Kirk Cousins became the first quarterback in NFL history with two game-winning touchdowns in the final 30 seconds of games in the same calendar month, and Jordan Reed had the first multi-touchdown game of his career, but perhaps most importantly, coach Gruden had quieted the doubters by inspiring his team to a historic comeback. The 2015 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 84th season in the National Football League and the second under head coach Jay Gruden and first under general manager Scot McCloughan. STL – Greg Zuerlein 52-yard field goal, 9:33. The Cowboys would try to come back, but they wouldn't, as the Skins won 34–23. Roster long shot, but acquitted himself nicely over summer. Running back Devonta Freeman and tight end Jacob Tamme helped get the Falcons into field goal range, but Bryant missed a short 38-yard attempt, bouncing the ball off of the right upright. ", Keim details how the wideout's work in football's third phase stood out during his college days: ", Known for blocking and special teams work at Ohio State. He quietly impressed during 2014 by logging three sacks. WAS – Jordan Reed 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:25. If Scherff makes that spot his own, he'll solve a problem position that's been the bane of the O-line since Shanahan's ill-fated trade for Jammal Brown back in 2010. For the most part Alfred will be getting the bulk of the carries and Matt will get some too, obviously. The Redskins hosted the Eagles in another NFC East matchup with both teams at 1–2. The New York Giants and Chicago each finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on head-to-head victory, while the Giants finished ahead of Chicago based on conference record. Later in the third quarter, a promising Redskins drive into Giants territory was disrupted by a Cousins pass being tipped into the air and intercepted by New York linebacker Uani 'Unga. The latter is a great fit for this season's shift in philosophy up front. On the next play, Matt Jones completed the all-rookie drive with a touchdown, allowing Washington to regain the lead, 13-12. 2015 Redskins Roster Lame Ducks Which Redskins veterans that made the final 53 this year won't be so lucky next time around? Every QB, RB, WR, etc. WAS – Jordan Reed 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 6:56. Just 3 plays later, he took a short Cousins pass 19 yards to the 21-yard line. They had moved the ball to their own 42-yard line, only about 20 yards from Barth's range, when Charles Sims fumbled the ball and Chris Baker recovered it for Washington. But B/R analyst Michael Felder strongly disagrees with this assessment. The 1992 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 61st season in the National Football League.This season began with the team trying to win their second Super Bowl in a row, following Super Bowl XXVI.. But it isn't only Morris who should feel the pressure following Jones' arrival at Redskins Park. Whether the draft really made this key position stronger will hinge on what the team does with Smith and how he fares. If he can't offer an impact on the outside, Washington's ability to play the 3-4 adequately and consistently will suffer. But at the pro day, they worked him as a linebacker. If he sticks around a little longer and Mitchel impresses, Porter could be primed for the chop. The Redskins lacked a receiver who was part of any coverage units so this gives them another player who can run and cover.". WAS – Dustin Hopkins 46-yard field goal, 14:19. Last year's NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray rattled off a 30-yard gain on the Eagles' next possession, but the teams exchanged punts after it. But the old pro could face some competition this offseason after McCloughan took Austin Reiter off the board in Round 7. The Redskins were able to move from midfield down to the Eagles' 20-yard line, but the drive again stalled in the redzone and they settled for another Hopkins field goal. The rookie in question is Preston Smith, Washington's second-round pick this year. WAS – Pierre Garçon 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:26. McCloughan has already indicated the Redskins paid close attention to how Smith fared in space during his pro day, per Tom Schad of The Washington Times: You could see the athleticism on tape, no doubt about it. ". Murmurs calling for coach Jay Gruden to be fired had begun to escalate. Redskins fans would travel well for this game, and the Redskins powered out to a 24–0 lead during the second quarter. With the win, the Redskins clinched the division title for the first time since 2012. WAS – Kirk Cousins – 21/32, 219 yards, TD, 2 INT, ATL – Matt Ryan – 24/42, 254 yards, 2 INT, WAS – Matt Jones – 11 rushes, 20 yards, TD, ATL – Devonta Freeman – 27 rushes, 153 yards, TD, WAS – Jamison Crowder – 8 receptions, 87 yards, ATL – Jacob Tamme – 8 receptions, 94 yards. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Miami scored right before halftime, with Ryan Tannehill throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to receiver Rishard Matthews with 27 seconds remaining. However, they were able to get a defensive stop, forcing the Eagles to go three-and-out as well. A look at this season's lame ducks and why they aren't long for this team. The Washington Post Sports section provides sports news, video, scores, analysis and updates about high school, college, and pro sports teams, including the Capitals, Nationals, Redskins… Chris Baker forced a Freeman fumble at the goal line, but Julio Jones jumped on the ball in the end zone for the go-ahead score. The most tragically underused member of the offense, Young should finally have a bigger role thanks to the new ground scheme. Of the 10 players picked by general manager Scot McCloughan, only two look like obvious starters at this point. NO – Brandin Cooks 60-yard pass from Drew Brees (Kai Forbath kick), 10:44. The Jets’ stingy defense held the Redskins in check on their next drive, forcing another punt to end the first quarter. Meanwhile, the coverage units on special teams should be boosted by the litany of apparent depth players McCloughan added late on. If he adds some pounds to his frame, he could grow into a potential replacement for 33-year-old Jason Hatcher. Jones joining lead workhorse Alfred Morris gives Griffin two bruisers to lean on. He has natural skills to thrive operating out of the slot. The former is very dangerous returning punts, while the latter is a force in coverage. A link to each WAS player's individual page is provided for 2015. On the first New York drive of the second half, back-to-back plays by Ivory carried the Jets across midfield, and the game was quickly tied again thanks to a Nick Folk field goal. The turnover also kept alive Cousins’ streak of having thrown an interception in every road game of his career. 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