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Dan Williams should be veteran option to help at nose tackle for Washington Redskins

By Jacob Camenker

Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) leaves the field following the loss to the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) leaves the field following the loss to the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) leaves the field following the loss to the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Dan Williams (90) leaves the field following the loss to the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Redskins need help at nose tackle. There is one solid player left on the market in Dan Williams.

Coming into the 2017 offseason, the Washington Redskins were lacking solid personnel on the defensive line. Their only quality starter was free agent Chris Baker, and once he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it looked like the team may be dealing with trouble. Yes, the Redskins did sign Terrell McClain and Stacy McGee to deals, but neither was thought to be a perfect fit at the 3-4 end position.

In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Redskins strengthened the end position by adding Jonathan Allen with their first round pick. Widely considered to be top five talent, Allen slid in the draft due to concerns about his shoulders and workouts. Still, he is going to be a quality starter, and his presence will improve the line.

However, the Redskins never addressed one of their most obvious weaknesses. Nose tackle. After losing Kedric Golston, a backup caliber player forced into a starting role, in Week 2, the Redskins turned to the undersized end Ziggy Hood to man the position. Hood did the best that he could, but he came up short of filling the need. He simply is not fit to be the nose tackle, but the Redskins did not add any viable options in the draft. For that reason, they may need to dip into the summer free agent pool and sign a veteran guy like Dan Williams.

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