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TEAM PROFILES: WAS
The front seven of the defense is one of the best in the NFL. London
Fletcher and Brian Orakpo lead the way and Ryan Kerrigan will look
to improve on an impressive rookie season. DeAngelo Hall and Josh
Wilson are both solid corners but both starting safeties will need to
improve before the secondary is considered to be solid. Overall, make
sure you are bringing Orakpo and Kerrigan on the blitz more times
than not, as their specialty is rushing the passer.
Scouting for the Skins won’t be too hard. The needs are fairly clear.
The offensive line needs to be upgraded. A Zone Blocking lineman
will suit your offense the best. Also, don’t be afraid to pull the trigger
on a Balanced HB if the right player falls to you at the right time.
As mentioned earlier, the defense needs a FS and SS to plug the
immediate holes. It’ll probably be smart to look for a replacement for
London Fletcher as he draws closer to the end of his career.
Playing as a Player
A Balanced HB can come in and compete for reps right away. You’ll
need to shine in practice and in the preseason to earn XP and start
building up your running back. You should have no problem overtaking
the starting job by mid-season. The defense is hungry for a Prototype
FS and Run Supporting SS. Are you prepared to take the Skins to the
next level and compete for a championship in the NFC East?
