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FILE- This Dec. 19, 2016 file photo shows Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) looking up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md. The Redskins have released Jean Francois. His release comes less than a week after the start of free agency and the firing of general manager Scot McCloughan. The team announced the move Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, file)

Ricky Jean Francois on Redskins, Cousins, McCloughan

By Thom Loverro

In this photo taken Feb. 5, 2017, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during warm ups before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. If the Patriots are the NFL's model franchise, maybe the rest of the league needs to take a closer look at how Belichick and Co. have gone about constructing their roster, especially when it comes to the draft. These are the basic tenets: stockpile picks; go relatively heavy on defense and offensive line; go light on skill positions; when you find a starter, keep him. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Want to succeed at the NFL draft? Copy the Patriots

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Former NFL player Ken Harvey announces that the Washington Redskins selects Southern California's Sua Cravens as the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Friday, April 29, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For three hectic days, Redskins best-laid plans will guide them through the draft

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall (23) and Will Compton (51) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Will Compton, linebacker, re-signs with Redskins

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon (25) before the start of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Norman, Okla. In a video released by the Norman Police Department, Amelia Molitor said a group of men with Mixon sexually harassed her and she rejected Mixon's advances before Mixon punched her and broke bones in her face in July 2014. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)

Scott Campbell says character will count in Redskins draft picks

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins 2017 schedule includes first-ever Thanksgiving home game

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins: No reason to leave if Redskins show they want him

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Jamison Crowder warms up before before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Redskins’ Jamison Crowder thinks offense can be even more explosive in 2017

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Dec. 13, 2015, Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy (93) celebrates after tackling Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler for a sack and recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Murphy has been suspended the first four games of next season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Trent Murphy, Washington Redskins LB, to serve 4-game suspension after losing PED appeal

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts with guard Bradley Beal, right, after Beal was fouled on a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

John Wall, Bradley Beal believe anything can happen in playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches the action on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Jay Gruden’s optimism feels forced

By Thom Loverro

Scot McCloughan, right, speaks during an NFL football press conference where he was introduced as the Washington Redskins new general manager, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. At left is Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Bruce Allen’s answers just raise more Redskins questions

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gus Frerotte: Of course Cousins is a franchise QB

By Thom Loverro

Redskins sign LB Chris Carter

Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) is tackled by Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Redskins signed quarterback-turned-receiver Terrelle Pryor to help fill the void left by the departures of DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. After a battle with Redskins cornerback Josh Norman last season, Pryor gets to show what he can do. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Pryor not concerned about uncertainty surrounding Redskins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan, left, talks with team president Bruce Allen during an NFL football organized team activity at Redskins Park, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mike Mayock, internal candidates in running to replace McCloughan

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 25, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins' general manager Scot McCloughan speaks during a news conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. McCloughan is not attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Team spokesman Tony Wyllie confirmed McCloughan's absence in an email to The Associated Press Thursday, March 2, 2017, saying McCloughan "is taking care of some family matters." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Scot McCloughan’s real sin: Backing Cousins over RGIII?

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Ricky Jean Francois wonders what is going on at Redskins Park

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 25, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins' general manager Scot McCloughan speaks during a news conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. McCloughan is not attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Team spokesman Tony Wyllie confirmed McCloughan's absence in an email to The Associated Press Thursday, March 2, 2017, saying McCloughan "is taking care of some family matters." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Scot McCloughan out, Redskins announce

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan, left, talks with team president Bruce Allen during an NFL football organized team activity at Redskins Park, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Bruce Allen was supposed to be better than Vinny Cerrato

By Thom Loverro