It’s been a long, ugly season for the Redskins, and with a 3-10 record, seven losses by double digits and the firing of head coach Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start, the end can’t come soon enough.
Washington was officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, but before moving on to next year, it’s important to examine how — if at all — the team has improved from last season.
To their credit, the Redskins have shown fight in recent weeks, as the team has won two of its past three games. That’s a stark contrast from last season, when veteran quarterback Alex Smith came over from Kansas City and led the team to a 6-3 start before he broke his leg, causing the team to fall apart around him.