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Redskins: Studs and duds from the team’s Preseason Week 1 loss to the Browns

By Jacob Camenker

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: wide receiver Ishmael Hyman #16 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles while under pressure from cornerback Jimmy Moreland #25 of the Washington Redskins during the second half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Redskins 30-10. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: wide receiver Ishmael Hyman #16 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles while under pressure from cornerback Jimmy Moreland #25 of the Washington Redskins during the second half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Redskins 30-10. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass before the start of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass before the start of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Dud: LT Geron Christian

Christian was a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He didn’t perform well in limited action as a rookie. While there was some hope that he could take the next step this year, much like Morgan Moses did between his first and second seasons, Christian hasn’t shown much yet.

And on Thursday night, it confirmed the suspicions of many. Christian hasn’t yet improved.

In live action on Thursday, Christian struggled immensely to block. When matched up against Cleveland’s star defensive end, Myles Garrett, Christian was thrown around like a rag doll and couldn’t do anything to slow Garrett’s momentum. He looked helpless on a player early in the first quarter and was forced to commit a holding penalty.

Throughout the rest of Christian’s evening, he didn’t do much to inspire confidence. The offensive line, in general, only helped the running backs to total 3.0 yards per carry and they allowed three sacks while putting Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins under pressure for quite a bit of the evening. And part of that has to fall on Christian.

What we learned in this game is that Christian isn’t close to being ready to replace Trent Williams on the left side. Neither is Donald Penn, who was slightly better than Christian, but he did struggle with a spin move as well. There has been talk about trading Williams and though it may be warranted if he truly won’t play here again, the team is simply going to see such a massive downgrade at the left tackle position.

Christian was supposed to be a part of the solution at left tackle. But instead, it’s looking more and more likely that the raw player needs more time to develop himself. And that’s not something the ‘Skins wanted to see on Thursday night.

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