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Washington Redskins like Da'Ron Payne's DNA

Washington defensive-line coach Jim Tomsula wanted the Redskins to add Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne in the NFL Draft in April. They did -- with the 13th overall pick -- and Washington's offseason program showed Tomsula that Payne was just what the coach thought the player would be.

"I've watched the guy for two years," Tomsula said. "A guy I was really excited about trying to get. He's athletic, smart, and I like his DNA. I like who he is as a guy. The difference between confidence and arrogance is ignorance.