Haynesworth Anchoring a New Look Redskins Defense

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Published: May 28, 2009

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When you are that size AND you sign a $100 million contract in the offseason, the word "should" turns into "must" with each paycheck you receive.

That is the type of pressure Albert Haynesworth will receive (and then some) from the Washington Redskins fanatics when he steps on the grass at FedEx Field this season. 

Haynesworth, along with veteran defensive back DeAngelo Hall and rookie defensive lineman Brian Orakpo, will be expected to bolster a defense on a team that already ranked in the top five in total defense last year, yet still missed the playoffs. 

With the addition of these three big names, the Redskins will look to put more pressure on the defensive side of the ball, going into a possible 3-4 formation with Haynesworth in the middle and Orakpo manning one of the two outside end spots. 

Despite their top give defense, the Skins only recorded 24 sacks as a team last season, ranking 28th in the NFL and last in the NFC.&...

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