Breaking down the Redskins’ offensive line depth chart for 2019

Starting interior line

Wes Martin, Chase Roullier, and Brandon Scherff

The Redskins have had a big question at left guard over the course of the past five years. Shawn Lauvao was the starter at the position and he got progressively worse, starting as an average-at-best starter before injuries sapped him of his athletic ability and made him a poor starter. Now, the team hopes they have a new starter in Martin.

Martin, a fourth-round pick out of Indiana, didn’t receive a ton of hype during the draft process, but he is a strong, physical guard who could be a mauler at the next level. He will have competition at the left guard position from his teammates Flowers, Bergstrom, and Pierschbacher (more on them later) but for the time being, he’s looking like the favorite to be the day one starter.

Some have been critical of Roullier this offseason, but the fact of the matter is that he was a former sixth-round pick that was able to play all 1,020 of the team’s offensive snaps last year. In those snaps, Roullier allowed just one sack and committed five penalties. He is a solid center and while he may never be more than that, the team doesn’t need him to be. If he can continue to do well in pass protection, that will go a long way for this squad.

As for Scherff, the only question mark with him is his health. He’s coming off a torn pectoral muscle, and that injury can be hard to overcome. When he’s on the field, Scherff is one of the best guards in the league and he should continue to develop on that trajectory. If he is fully healthy, he will make a big difference for the Redskins.

This year, the interior line finally looks solidified. If Martin pans out, then this unit should be cohesive and should do well.