Redskins: Analyzing the battle for the fourth offensive tackle spot

The Redskins have manufactured a situation where they need to take a risk on somebody at the tackle position.

“Hey Ian, why are you guys only writing about offensive tackles today, kind of like when you used an entire day for Trey Quinn last year?”

First off, Trey Quinn deserves a day for himself. And second off, I don’t know what you’re talking about. But while we’re on the topic, let’s talk about the battle for the Washington Redskins fourth tackle spot; an epic standoff that’s been brewing for decades.

Okay, it’s not quite as epic as I made it sound. But it is important, for a team with an uncertain offensive tackle situation, to have depth at that position. And the Redskins’ depth is very unproven.

Behind Trent Williams, the 31-year old whose hold out has received no updates, and Morgan Moses, the middle-of-the-road starter who led the league in penalties last year, the Redskins have Geron Christian and their choice of three project players: Timon Parris, Brian Wallace, and Blake Hance. Ereck Flowers could factor into the tackle situation, but the team reportedly wants to try him out at guard as well. And either way, he’s not good. Tyler Catalina, meanwhile, has college experience there, but he shouldn’t be counted on as tackle depth at this level.

There is opportunity for Parris, Wallace, and Hance to claim the final tackle spot, but they’ll need to build upon their best traits, and stand out from the pack. What does each reserve tackle bring to the table, and how can they rise to the occasion? Have a look.