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Washington CB Breeland needs a big year heading into free agency

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 24: Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Washington Redskins in action against the Chicago Bears during the game at Soldier Field on December 24, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Washington defeated Chicago 41-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Washington Redskins CB Bashaud Breeland will enter the season on the last year of his rookie contract, and will have to bounce back from a disappointing year if he wants to attract a big-money deal.
  • Breeland had a good year in 2015, and finished the season with a PFF overall grade of 80.5, which ranked 28th of 98 qualifying cornerbacks. His performance dipped in 2016, and he finished the campaign with a grade of 48.0, ranking him 83rd of 109.
  • In 2016, Breeland spent 40 percent of his snaps in man coverage, and performed very well. He was targeted 37 times and allowed 17 receptions, logged one interception and didn’t allow a touchdown. He allowed a passer rating of just 47.9, the sixth-lowest mark among the league’s corners with at least 25 targets.
  • While playing in zone coverage, he allowed 23 receptions from 27 attempts, with no picks, surrendered four touchdowns and allowing a passer rating of 150.5 – the highest mark in the league among corners with at least 25 targets. Heading into 2017, Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Manusky may look to give Breeland more snaps in man coverage.

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