An Interview With Redskins Defensive End Adam Carriker

What’s this?  An article about a Redskins defensive linemen not named Albert Haynesworth?  Yes sir! Who would you say is the most important defensive player on the Redskins roster?  London Fletcher?  Brian Orakpo?  Laron Landry?  Any of those three would be a good choice.  But who’s fourth?  Who else is as vital to an improving defense as the guys listed above.  I say it’s defensive end Adam Carriker. Carriker was one of the few bright spots on a bad defense in 2010.  He was, by far, the most consistent guy up front.  He also posted a career high in tackles (37).  But where did he come from?  How did the Redskins get a former first round pick for a little used cornerback (Doug Dutch) who is now back on their practice squad? Few people know that Adam Carriker actually started three years at quarterback in high school and was the team captain.  When asked how he went from a quarterback to a standout 300 pound defensive lineman at the University of Nebraska, he said &...