WP: Answering a Wake-Up Call

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Based on talent and athleticism, Anthony Montgomery should be the Washington Redskins' top defensive lineman. Most inside the team's locker room would not debate that statement.

On a defense loaded with overachievers -- self-made linemen who rely on heart and determination to trump physical limitations -- Montgomery has been an anomaly. Preparing for his second NFL training camp at 23, Montgomery is strong, stands 6 feet 5 and has been able to coast through his football life on his gifts alone. He was always the most dominant player on his team through his college years at Minnesota, but suddenly finds himself at a career crossroads.

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