Washington Redskins Training Camp Profile: C Chase Roullier
By Ian Cummings
Roullier’s main competition
As explained earlier, from a roster standpoint, Chase Roullier doesn’t have much competition at the center spot. Tony Bergstrom is a decent backup whom the Redskins are confident in as a spot starter. Casey Dunn is an undrafted technician with some promising traits, but no proven ability in the pros. And Demetrius Rhaney was a depth signing midseason last year.
Behind Roullier, the backup slots might be up for grabs. But no one poses a threat to Roullier’s starting job. He’ll be on the top of the depth chart come Week 1, barring unforeseen circumstances.
On the other side of the ball, however, the competition is fierce, from both the Redskins and the Jets. The Redskins’ defensive front is packed to the brim with talent, from Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne to Matt Ioannidis and Anthony Lanier. Roullier will likely go against all of them at some point, when taking snaps against his own team, and that talent should help him hone his game. Iron sharpens iron.
When taking snaps across from the green and white, Roullier won’t have a much easier time. Leonard Williams and Steve McLendon headline an underrated defensive line for the Redskins’ AFC East opponents, and below them, talented rookies such as Nathan Shephard and Folorunso Fatukasi reside. How Roullier fares against these players will help gauge his development over the course of the offseason. If he does well against them, then he could be in for a breakout season as the team’s full-time starter.