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Redskins: T.J. Clemmings acquisition looms large after Ty Nsekhe injury

By Jacob Camenker

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 01: Mitch Unrein #98 of the Chicago Bears blocks T.J. Clemmings #68 of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at Soldier Field on November 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Minnesota Vikings defeat the Chicago Bears 23-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 01: Mitch Unrein #98 of the Chicago Bears blocks T.J. Clemmings #68 of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at Soldier Field on November 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Minnesota Vikings defeat the Chicago Bears 23-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles with the ball as offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings #68 of the Minnesota Vikings blocks defensive end Vance Walker #96 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles with the ball as offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings #68 of the Minnesota Vikings blocks defensive end Vance Walker #96 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

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There is no doubt that Nsekhe will be missed while he is out. The Redskins had complete certainty that if either of their tackles went down with an injury, Nsekhe would be an effective replacement. That certainty and confidence is no longer there.

Still, Clemmings offers a great deal of upside for the Redskins. He is a young, 25-year-old tackle who has a lot of raw athletic ability. Perhaps working with Bill Callahan over the course of the past month has given him a chance to grow more. Either way, he has more upside than either the departed Painter or the undrafted rookie Catalina.

Clemmings will get a chance to prove that he belongs in Washington. He could earn a role with the team, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him become the swing tackle of the future. But all of this is dependent on how he is brought along. Clemmings is a project player for the Redskins, but they have the time and resources to properly develop him into a quality NFL player.

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It will be interesting to get an up close look at Clemmings in Monday night’s matchup against the Chiefs. It will likely be his first game as a member of the Redskins unless something drastically changes in the lead up to the contest. Here’s hoping that Clemmings finds success with the Redskins.

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