Underperforming Redskins In 2012

Two guys that did not perform up to expectations this season

I.  Brandon Banks – For the past few years Redskins fans have been wowed by Brandon Banks explosive returns (once or twice). Even though they almost always got taken back because of penalties. This year fans expected the same explosiveness in the return game to help set up RGIII and the rest of the offense. However Banks just dropped off this season to the delight of Redskins fans. He took kicks out of the endzone that had no business being returned, scored 0 touchdowns and got replaced after Week 12. The general feeling in D.C. is that Banks has played his last game in a Redskin uniform.

III. Leonard Hankerson – Leonard Hankerson's targets increased from 20 to 57 this year. However Hankerson was still limited in action because of his drops. He simply doesn't catch the football consistently enough to warrant more playing time. Coming into the season many hoped he'd overcome his habit of dropping the football and use his 6'2 frame to reel in touchdowns. Unfortunately that wasn't the case, but he did give hope that maybe next year will be the year?

Written By Redskins Contributor Ben Gerow

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Eddie Royal Will Not Be Joining The New Fun Bunch

Earlier this week people were reporting that Eddie Royal had signed with the Redskins but last night he officially signed with the San Diego Chargers.  Royal will get 13.5 Milli in the deal.

This could potentially be good news for Santana Moss who would have been all but gone had the Skins signed Royal.  The team may still look to replace Moss who is (insert some really old age here) years old but I'm not sure if anyone on the roster, mainly Hankerson, would be a better option at WR at this point.

My favorite player Brandon Banks is also involved in this situation as Royal was a punt returner.  However the Skins may replace him anyways.  A guy like Josh Morgan has returned punts before, and they could throw any WR out there to return kicks.  However, with Royal out of the picture Banks can breath a very small bit easier.