Safeties will be asked to do a lot more

While much of the focus on the Redskins' transition from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4 base has been on the line and linebackers, the implementation of new coordinator Jim Haslett's scheme has brought big changes in the secondary as well. Earlier this offseason, safety LaRon Landry said he would be playing more strong safety than he had in past years. Coaches say that is more the result of the new responsibilities for safeties, who will be asked to do more than they have in past years. Safeties coach Steve Jackson said that unlike past years, when the group was playing a specific coverage on certain plays, this year they will be mixing and matching those coverages. The players are expected to do more than they ever have. The free and strong