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Washington Redskins Likely Have To Find Nose Tackle In NFL Draft

By Jacob Camenker

Nov 19, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (1) runs the ball after picking up a deflected pass while defended by Alabama A&M Bulldogs quarterback De'Angelo Ballard (18) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (1) runs the ball after picking up a deflected pass while defended by Alabama A&M Bulldogs quarterback De'Angelo Ballard (18) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles nose tackle Bennie Logan (96) wipes his visor during a beak in the action against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles nose tackle Bennie Logan (96) wipes his visor during a beak in the action against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Redskins Targets Signed One Year Deals

The most frustrating part of the Redskins lack of additions at the nose tackle position was that they did have their eye on a couple of players. Both Dontari Poe and Bennie Logan were on the Redskins radar, and it seemed like the team had a legitimate chance to sign the latter. At the end of the day, neither ended up in Washington, but it was not due to financial reasons.

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Logan and Poe both signed one year deals that were each worth $8 million. The two players had some injury concerns that caused their markets to be weaker, but they still were able to land lucrative deals. An $8 million per year pact is higher than most other one-year deals, and it is the same amount the Redskins gave to standout receiver Terrelle Pryor.

Granted, there is no long term security guaranteed with a one year deal, but there is also no risk. In the event that the team signed one of the two tackles and they had success, they could always slap them with the franchise tag. At the very least, they could let them walk and get a compensatory pick for the departure.

I just do not understand how the Redskins justified paying two decent run stoppers $10 million annually combined but refused to pony up money for a potential elite nose tackle. This could be a decision that comes back to bit them.

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