If you were to look at the numerous players that the Washington Redskins have reached an agreement with in free agency so far this week, you can start to notice a trend.
- CB Kendall Fuller
- G Wes Schweitzer
- DE Thomas Davis
- LB Kevin Pierre-Lous
- LB Jon Bostic
- RB J.D. McKissic
- TE Logan Thomas
- FS Sean Davis
- LB Nate Orchard
Not a single one of them will make the news scroll at the bottom of SportsCenter, but that doesn’t mean that they should be overlooked. While they may not break the bank or stir up a ton of excitement in the fanbase, they are all hungry, and they undoubtedly have Ron Rivera and Kyle Smith’s confidence behind them.
This is a trend that has been underway for a few months in Washington, ever since Rivera took over as the top dog. Early in his tenure, he made a point to target these types of players, according to Redskins.com.
Rivera already laid out the type of players he wants on his new roster during his introductory press conference in January. He said he wants players who are “tough, hungry, who will do whatever it takes to win.” Those players must be willing to play that way into the postseason and hopefully into the Super Bowl.
“It’s going to be made of good, quality young football players and solid veteran leadership to help us take this football team to the next level,” Rivera said of the roster.
This is not to say that the Redskins aren’t willing to make a major move for the right player. There are reports out that Washington offered a huge sum of money to Dallas Cowboys WR Amari Cooper, though he turned it down to stay put. There are still some big-time players on the market that the Redskins could take a look at, like Emmanuel Sanders, Robby Anderson, and Breshaud Breeland. A big signing is still out there, but it’s important to be patient.
We are no longer in the days where it must be assumed that the Redskins front office is scrambling with no idea what they’re doing. Ron Rivera and Kyle Smith have this under control, and they know what they’re doing. It’s all part of the plan.
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