Despite Win over Eagles, Redskins’ Defensive Issues Still Major Problem

December 21, 2014   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

Though it has been a disappointing season for Washington football, the Redskins managed to come away with a 27-24 home victory over their rival Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
It was the second time this season that the Redskins and Eagles finished a game with a three-point differential. This time, Washington came out on top.
It was also the second time in two weeks that Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III played well enough (16-of-23 for 220 yards with an interception) to give his team an opportunity to win. The Washington defense, however, really did not.
Griffin has struggled, been injured and been benched at times this season, which has created a bit of a quarterback controversy in the nation's capital. Unfortunately, the quarterback position isn't the team's biggest problem.
Yes, Washington forced two turnovers and came away with the win on Saturday. However, it was silly mistakes, and not a superb defensive performance by Washington, that doomed the Eag...

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