The Washington Redskins are entering the offseason with plenty of needs. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a team not named the Cincinnati Bengals with more holes than the Redskins.
But the main area Washington should be trying to address comes in the form of its aerial attack.
With the young Dwayne Haskins under center, the Redskins could really use some more weapons in the passing game outside of Terry McLaurin.
And let's be honest: it's probably time to give up on tight end Jordan Reed, who missed all of 2019 with what was his seventh documented concussion.
Reed is extraordinarily talented, but whether it has been concussions or other injuries, he has been unable to stay on the field since entering the NFL back in 2013, meaning the Redskins need to find a tight end.
Luckily for Washington, there are several impactful tight ends who should be available on the open market, and one of those names is Hunter Henry.
Here's the thing with Henry: he is a risk.
His ability is not the question. When he is on the gridiron, Henry is a monster, as evidenced by the fact that he hauled in 55 receptions for 652 yards and five touchdowns in just 12 games for the Los Angeles Chargers this season.
But he has a checkered injury history.
Henry missed all of 2018 with a torn ACL, and he also missed four games this year with a tibial plateau fracture in his knee. His most recent injury was in a different knee than the ACL tear, but it's still a concern, nonetheless.
While the injuries are worrisome, they should also lower Henry's price tag, which could mean the Redskins could snag him for a relative bargain.
Would Austin Hooper be a better target? Maybe, but due to Hooper's stronger durability, he is likely to cost quite a bit more in free agency, which would inhibit Washington from filling other needs.
Henry could end up being one of the best bang-for-your-buck signings of the offseason, as his talent is undeniably tantalizing.
Haskins badly needs another reliable set of hands in the passing game, especially a guy with a bigger frame like Henry (6-foot-5) who would provide Haskins with a nice red-zone target.
Will Henry represent the be-all-end-all solution to the Redskins' offensive issues? Of course not. They still need another running back (Adrian Peterson is 34 and Derrius Guice just can't seem to stay healthy), and they certainly need another wide receiver.
But Henry would certainly be an amazing pickup who could help elevate Haskins and Washington's offense.
Of course, the Chargers will likely make a concerted effort to re-sign Henry, but based on his health history, you have to wonder how high Los Angeles will be willing to go.
If the Redskins come in and make an offer that tops that of the Bolts, Henry could very well walk to the nation's capital, and that would be a significant boon for a Washington club that is in desperate need of some type of a spark.
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