NFL power rankings: League-wide look at each team as preseason starts

NFL power rankings: League-wide look for each team as preseason starts

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins fumbles the ball in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 19, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins are likely going to be one of those teams going through a major regression this season.

Washington elected not to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins to a long-term deal, and he’ll play out the year on his second consecutive franchise tag. In all likelihood, it seems he’s playing for his next suitor in 2018.

But Cousins lacks weapons around him now. Both wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon left via free agency. And it doesn’t help Cousins’ former offensive coordinator, Sean McVay, departed for the Rams’ head coaching opening.

The defense is slightly upgraded from last year, but Washington’s offense will largely hinge on whether or not wide receiver Terrelle Pryor can be a major factor.

At least videos like these give Redskins fans hope.