Redskins Cornerbacks Could See Changing of the Guard in 2009

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Published: May 15, 2009

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... best, there is no argument that the Redskins don't have the ability to shut down most NFL passing games.

There is no shortage of talent when it comes to the cornerbacks on the Redskins roster. However, it is a matter of displaying that talent on the field. With contracts coming to an end and only so many spots to go around, a battle is looming on the defensive edges in our nation's capital.

With the departure of Shawn Springs to New England, DeAngelo Hall and Fred Smoot have been anointed the starters in the Redskins secondary. Hall and Smoot, with a combined 13 years of NFL experience, will look to return to their elite forms of years past.

Hall, who signed a large deal in the offseason as part of the usual 'Skins offseason spending spree, played well in his seven games as a Redskin last season. Hall has shown the ability to be among the league's best cornerbacks in prior years, but character issues have followed him since his collegiate days at Virg...

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