"As the offseason abruptly falls upon Washington, it's time to take inventory. Using Expected Points Added (EPA) as a measure of success at each position, we can see where the Redskins had their biggest holes and where their biggest needs are. Injuries and suspensions certainly played a role, but that in itself may indicate a lack of depth. And although none of this will surprise fans who closely follow the team, a sober and objective analysis can confirm subjective observations.

Starting with defense, I compared the Redskins' production at each position to each of the other 13 defenses that primarily employ a 3-4 scheme. The best showing was from the linebacking corps, which ranked third out of the 14 squads. But much of that production came from London Fletcher, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. "