Redskins vs. Cowboys: 5 players to watch in Week 7
By Ian Cummings
No. 5 – OL Chase Roullier
Chase Roullier is more than deserving of the Redskins confidence as a starting offensive lineman in the NFL, but his temporary transition to offensive guard has not come without its hiccups.
When veteran offensive lineman and long-term starter Shawn Lauvao was injured a few weeks ago, Roullier took his place at offensive guard, since the team’s primary interior backup, Tony Bergstrom, was better at center.
Several games into that move, it appears as if Roullier is better at center as well. Roullier hasn’t been terrible at offensive guard, but there are a number of key functions at the guard slot that he’s failed to execute with consistency. The combined weakness of the front two interior spots has paved the way for a streaky performance thus far by the offensive line.
The Redskins could be getting Lauvao back in Week 7, and while Lauvao doesn’t sound like much of an upgrade, it means a lot for Roullier, who would get to go back to his natural position. Against the Cowboys, who can control the clock with a strong running game, Washington needs to flip the script, and give them a taste of their own medicine. But Adrian Peterson can only do so much. It starts with Roullier and the men up front.