Washington Redskins: 3 Things to watch at minicamp

Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) talks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Washinton Redskins conclude the 2017 offseason this week with a final minicamp before breaking for training camp next month.

As crazy it sounds, we are mere weeks away from the beginning of training camp. That means a new NFL season isn’t far behind. For the Washington Redskins, one final minicamp awaits in Ashburn.

For the Redskins, many questions loom. How will all of the new players fit in on defense? Can quarterback Kirk Cousins continue to build chemistry with some of his newer targets? And how will head coach Jay Gruden adjust to calling plays once again?

All of these are good questions. While Washington is coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 20 years, a lot of folks aren’t too high on the Redskins. Oddsmakers have the Redskins last in the NFC East.

While the books may not be high on the Redskins, optimism is aplenty around Redskins Park. Despite losing offensive coordinator Sean McVay to a head-coaching gig and the ugly firing of former general manager Scot McCloughan, Washington did several good things in the offseason. The Redskins signed some talented — and bargain — free agents and followed it up with a strong draft.

Here are three things to watch for at mandatory minicamp.

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