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Offseason questions: Where does Richard Crawford fit in the secondary?
Posted by Mike Jones on March 7, 2013 at 10:31 am

The Redskins are expected to make moves this offseason - through free agency or the draft - to upgrade their secondary. Safety seems to carry the most importance, but the team could use help at cornerback as well.

The team must decide whether to release DeAngelo Hall, or just restructure his contract. They also must decide whether to re-sign Cedric Griffin, who held down the third cornerback role for most of the season before missing the final four games for using Adderall.

Josh Wilson, who started opposite Hall, remains under contract, and according to a person with knowledge of the situation, there have been no discussions regarding restructuring his deal at this point.

Richard Crawford - a 2012 seventh-round pick out of SMU - saw time as the third corner and will be entering his second season. He struggled early in the year, then found himself relegated to the bench. Given another chance late in the season with Griffin suspended, Crawford showed improvement.

What kind of a role will Crawford have in the coming year? That’s a question Washington’s talent evaluators must decide.

Full story: Where does Richard Crawford fit in the secondary?

For whatever it's worth, I thought Crawford struggled when he arrived on the Hilltop, but as he grew accustomed to the competition, he steadily improved to the point where he was pretty solid. I think it's probably just a strength and confidence thing for him.

I agree with that. When he arrived, I wondered why he was on the field at all, but before his first season was over, he was damn good.

he was very valuable on ST for the Skins - won an OT game for them with his kick/punt returns

If they don't re-sign the Banks kid (free agent), Crawford has a pretty good shot to be back on defense and special teams.

Banks being allowed to walk via free agency.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/foo ... anks-walk/

Two things. DeAngelo Hall was a cap cut. The Redskins were penalized $36 Million over two years for the uncapped year. Hall mentored Crawford. So, unless the Redskins sign a another quality corner and they are cap strapped, Crawford is going to sink or swim next year. With Banks cut, Hall cut, Richard looks in good shape.

Good ... although the Skins are being linked to a lot of potential free agents (Sean Smith, some guy from the Cardinals, Kyle Arrington, etc.)