In less than a year, the Redskins completed a stunning turnaround, ascending from a laughingstock in 2014 to a division champion in 2015. But now comes the difficult part: taking that all-important next step and improving from a franchise that was fortunate to get into the playoffs to one that can do some damage once it gets there. And that work begins right now for Jay Gruden, Scot McCloughan and the players. In the coming weeks, Redskins reporters Tarik El-Bashir and Rich Tandler will examine the 25 biggest questions facing the Redskins as another offseason gets rolling. No. 9 Will the Redskins bring back Pierre Garçon? Tandler: In a world where personnel decisions were made based solely on football criteria there would be no question that Pierre Garçon would return to the Redskins in 2016. He was second on the team with 72 receptions for 777 yards and six touchdowns. He made some clutch plays including a tough catch in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown against the Eagles. Garçon sets a great example for younger players in terms preparation and competitiveness. But we don’t live in that on-field only world. It’s a salary capped world and money matters. Garçon’s 2016 cap number is $10.2 million. Only 12 wide receivers have a higher cap number this year and given that he represents a questionable value. His 72 receptions tied for 33rd in the NFL and the 777 receiving yards were 45th. - See more at: http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/redskinsblog/will-redskins-bring-back-wr-pierre-garçon-16
