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Commanders season opener in 78 days: Washington’s best No. 78?

June 25, 2023 by Redskins Wire

Commanders Wire continues a countdown to the Commanders season opener for 2023 in 78 days. Who was Washington’s best player wearing number 78?

Ron Snidow was a defensive tackle/end for Washington from 1963-67. The former Oregon Duck collected 6.5, 5.0, 5.5 and 7.5 sacks in the 1964 through 1967 seasons. In his five Washington seasons, he totaled 24.5 sacks while recovering 7 fumbles.

Bruce Smith came to Washington in 2000, playing his last four seasons for the Redskins. With the Bills for 15 seasons, Smith totaled 171 sacks. In his last four seasons, Smith was 37 to 40 years of age. Yet he still produced sack totals of 10, 5, 9 and 5. Smith also forced 8 fumbles (recovered one) and registered 36 tackles for a loss.

Redskins legend Bruce Smith sacking redskins legend donovan mcnabb https://t.co/c47t5qMPRQ pic.twitter.com/zyS7BTbBiF

— Papa JKen (@J_Kennedy_81) August 8, 2019

Kory Lichtensteiger started 75 of his 77 games in his 7 seasons in Washington. From 2010-2013, Lichtensteiger spent most of his time at left guard before playing primarily at center in 2014-2016. He was a major factor up front during the 2012 season in which Alfred Morris rushed for 1,613 yards and Robert Griffin added 815 yards.

Good Afternoon Redskins Nation we have 78 Kory Lichtensteiger Days until the 2016 Redskins season opener pic.twitter.com/LVxwqKyIoq

— AlanBal (@Alan_Bal21) June 26, 2016

Tim Johnson wasn’t drafted until the 6th round (141 overall) out of Penn State. Not known for his movement, Johnson became a bull inside at defensive tackle for the Redskins from 1990-1995. He also forced three fumbles and recovered four. Johnson generated 20.5 sacks for Washington and started every game for the 1991 Super Bowl Championship team, teaming with Eric Williams to form a tremendous run-stopping duo of defensive tackles.

There are Tim Johnson days left until the #NFLDraft2023 #NFLDraft #78togo 

He was drafted in the 6th round – 141st overall – of the 1987 Draft by the Steelers.

He was a valuable member of the SB XXVI champs and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 1992. He was Redskin of the Year in ’93. pic.twitter.com/rdpNjf4Ts7

— TheHogsdotNetv2 (@TheHogsdotNetv2) February 8, 2023

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