Terrance Knight nicknames Redskins' D-Line

The first order of business Redskins G.M. Scot McCloughan had when he walked in the door was to restore the team's shaken and stirred fundamentals. Over the course of a week, he revamped the defensive line, adding Ricky Jean Francois, Stephen Paea, and nose tackle Terrance Knighton.

The latter of whom, who has wasted no time making himself at home on his new roster, has christened the unit with a new nickname.

"The D-Line, we call ourselves 'Capital Punishment', being in Washington, D.C.," the man they call "Pot Roast" said, via ESPN.

Giving a team, or part of a team, a nickname this early in the game has proved less than reliable in predicting future fortunes recently. Former Philadelphia quarterback Vince Young famously baptised the Eagles "The Dream Team" prior to the 2011 regular season.

The Birds went 8-8, then 4-12, and Young hasn't been heard from since.

The Redskins, meanwhile, permitted 27.4 points per game last season, the third worst in that department league-wide. They were a respectable 12th against the rush, but allowed 35 passing touchdowns, the most in the NFL. Defensive line seems to be a position the team improved on this offseason, that is, in theory.

Knighton, who called himself the greatest steal of the offseason, will be counted on to shore up the Redskins' rush defense. Jason Hatcher was retained to anchor the right side, and Paea will occupy the left of the unit. Jean Francois and Chris Baker remain for depth.

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