The Redskins just got a lot better. And dancier.

I’m happy my first Redskins post is something I’m excited about.  The Redskins traded away two draft picks to get the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Jason Taylor.  Since the Skins have shown they dislike draft picks so much, that’s like trading away two peices of melba toast for a Star Crunch at the elementary school lunch table.  And I’d have to say, I’m on board with the Taylor Express.  Here’s a list of things that excite me about Jason Taylor:

• 2006 Defensive Player of the Year (I just said that)
• 6-time Pro Bowler
• 117 sacks, 41 forced fumbles, 7 INT’s
• Is the all-time leader in defensive touchdowns for defensive lineman
• 2007 Walter Payton Man of the Year
• When he sacks a QB, he might do this with Fred Smoot as his partner
• He looks like the Silver Surfer

Honestly, who knows how the Redskins are going to do this year?  They have a first time head coach, new coordinators and coaching staff, and a new offensive system.  But the one thing that has stayed relatively the same is the defense.  The D Coordinator, Greg Blache, has at least been coaching with the team for a while and has experience with the players.  The Skins also have Andre Carter on the D Line, who had 10.5 sacks last year should be a great bookend with Taylor.  If the Skins are going to make another run into the playoffs, it’s going to now have to start with the defense.

And while we’re here, I’m taking a peek at the Skins’ schedule and it might be their easiest in the past 10 years.  They play Arizona, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Cincy, and Detroit.  I mean, both Ohio teams?  How much more of a cake-walk can you get, right Eric?  If we go 3-3 in the NFC East, we’re on our way to at least a 10 win season.  At least. 

That’s exciting!

Tags: Jason Taylor, Pro Bowler does not mean Professional Bowler, Redskins