NFL Teams Betting - Washington Redskins - NFC East

Washington drafted its franchise savior by selecting Robert Griffin III out of Baylor with the No. 2 overall pick during Aprils draft. The Heisman Trophy winner could single-handedly help the Redskins avoid a fifth consecutive last-place finish in the NFC East. Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan has amassed a dismal 11-21 record in his two seasons at the helm in the nations capital, and the team will need to make big strides in Griffins inaugural season to eliminate any speculation of an impending coaching change. Griffins leadership, maturity and football acumen have wowed his coaching staff, but the young gunslinger will certainly experience a few hard knocks during his rookie campaign.

Mike Shanahan believes he identified the Redskins’ biggest problem, and he tried to solve it by trading three first-round draft picks and a second-rounder to select Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III out of Baylor. Shanahan finally has at his disposal an electrifying playmaker who dazzled at the collegiate level. Not only should Griffin inject life into an offense that ranked 20th in the NFL in yards per play (5.2) last season, but he also buys Shanahan some time following consecutive last-place finishes.

It might not come to that, though. The Redskins return everyone in the defensive front seven, which was their biggest strength in 2011. Washington also upgraded a punchless receiving corps in free agency. Considering that they lost six games by only one possession last season, don’t be surprised if the Redskins compete for a playoff spot.