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3 free agent guards the Redskins should consider signing in 2019

By Jacob Camenker

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Mark Glowinski #64 after beating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Mark Glowinski #64 after beating the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 09: Mark Glowinski #64 of the Indianapolis Colts pass blocks against linebacker Barkevious Mingo #51 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on August 9, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 09: Mark Glowinski #64 of the Indianapolis Colts pass blocks against linebacker Barkevious Mingo #51 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on August 9, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

46. . Guard. Colts. Mark Glowinski. 1. player

Mark Glowinski was one of the breakout players for the Colts this year. After being claimed off waivers from the Seahawks, Glowinski really became a strong part of the Colts’ starting lineup. He didn’t break in until Week 6, but once he did, he was rock solid.

Glowinski, a former fourth-round pick, improved greatly as a run blocker, and that really was his calling card. He ended up ranking seventh among guards in run blocking during the season, and he is part of the reason that Marlon Mack improved upon being reinstated as the starter at running back. Glowinski also helped the team’s offensive line go from worst to first in terms of sacks allowed, as he helped plug the Colts’ hole that had existed at right guard for a number of years.

There are some minor concerns about Glowinski in terms of signing a long-term contract. The first is that he only has had one quality season as a starter. He has a good deal of experience from his time with the Seahawks, but he only really put it all together in 2018. So, teams will have to ensure that this wasn’t just a flash in the pan, but he is still just 26 years old and with good coaching, he could improve.

Glowinski would be a good fit with the Redskins. He could plug in as the starter at left guard, and he would add a more athletic presence to the line and he could serve well as a pulling guard. If they can get him for roughly $8 million per year over two or three years, that would be a nice value and would fix one of the team’s biggest problem spots.

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It’s unclear if Glowinski would want to leave Indianapolis, but it is possible. With the departure of Colts offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo, Glowinski could also try to follow him depending on where he lands. That’s definitely something to watch, especially if Bill Callahan leaves the Redskins and DeGuglielmo ends up being a potential replacement. Either way, Glowinski is arguably the top free agent guard option that the Redskins could realistically consider and afford if they don’t want to spend an early-round pick on a replacement.

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