The Washington Redskins are one of the most historic and respected franchises in the game of football. Even though it might not seem like it now, the ‘Skins have had more than their fair share of great players and great teams that have gone down as legends in NFL history. Washington has played over 1,000 games since 1932 and has won five NFL Championships and three Super Bowls since coming into existence.
Like I said, it might not seem like it now, but the Redskins sure have a lot to be proud about as a franchise. They have boasted some of the best players of all time wearing their jerseys. Almost too many to rank but of course, we here at Bleacher Report are never scared of a good list.
Feel free to comment on the players and any memories you might have of them, and of course, if you want to re-rank my order, I urge you to take a shot!
5. Chris Hanburger
This all-time great linebacker played all 14 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Redskins. He notched up nine Pro Bowls, six All-Pro selections, eight All-Conference first-team honors and was the 1972 NFL 101 NFC Defensive Player of the Year.
He also had 19 interceptions and five touchdowns in his career
4. Charley Taylor
Charley Taylor is arguably one of the best overall athletes to ever put on a Redskins uniform. He started off as a running back but eventually moved to running back and even ran back a few kicks.
In 13 seasons with the ‘Skins, he had 649 receptions for 9,110 yards and 79 touchdowns. He had a combined 10,803 net yardage and 11 rushing touchdowns for a grand total of 540 career points.
3. Art Monk
Monk is not only one of the better receivers and players in Redskin history, but he is widely thought of one of the NFL’s very best.
He was drafted by the Redskins in 1980 and immediately played himself onto the NFL All-Rookie Team, just to name one of his notable accomplishments: 12,026 yards, 888 receptions and 65 touchdowns.
2. Sammy Baugh
Many NFL historians would tell you that even though he is not usually mentioned amongst the likes of the best ever, Sammy Baugh was one of the best quarterbacks that the NFL has seen in its long and historic career.
Many call him a founding father to our modern day passing game, being as before he played the NFL was a very run heavy league. Unlike our modern day quarterbacks though, Baugh played all aspects of the game:
-1944 NFL passing, interception and punting champion.
1. Darrell Green
Green played with the Redskins from 1983-2002 and is easily one of the best Washington players of all time and one of the best corners ever.
Just to name a few of his accomplishments, he has seven Pro Bowl selections, four All- Pro selections, the 1996 Walter Payton Man of the Year award, 1996 Bard Star Award, 19 seasons with at least one interception.