ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins ended the past season optimistic that they would build off their playoff success. Of course they'd feel that way; it's how they've always felt. The trick has been actually living up to those words.
The Redskins have not made the playoffs in consecutive years since 1991-92.
As they look ahead in the offseason, here's what they can look back on from previous years as a way to learn: