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Sep 3, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates after a game against the against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium. The Eagles won 45-42. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates after a game against the against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium. The Eagles won 45-42. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jonathan Allen (Alabama) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 17 overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jonathan Allen (Alabama) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 17 overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

18. Washington Redskins

At this time last offseason, the Washington Redskins were considered one of the teams that seemed capable of making a deep run in the NFC thanks to a strong offense led by Kirk Cousins. With the departures of DeSean Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Pierre Garcon (San Francisco 49ers), nobody really knows what to truly expect from this team during the 2017 season.

Sure, the addition of Terrelle Pryor will still be better than nothing for Cousins to work with on offense, but it’s certainly not going to be the same without Jackson and Garcon. Not to mention, the Redskins will be facing plenty of pressure to succeed since there’s the risk of Cousins bolting in free agency next offseason after the quarterback has indicated his frustrations with the team on numerous occasions over not receiving a long-term deal.

As for the NFL Draft, at least Washington was fortunate to see Jonathan Allen slip all the way to No. 17 since many expected him to be off the board much earlier in the first round. Only time will tell, but this selection of Allen by the Redskins could turn out to be one of the biggest steals from the first round.

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