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Five Redskins to watch on Monday Night Football vs. Bears

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: Morgan Moses #76 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field before the start of the Redskins preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 30: Morgan Moses #76 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field before the start of the Redskins preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

2. OT Morgan Moses

This offseason, much was made about the potential gaping hole the Redskins would have on the left side of the line with Trent Williams holding out. So far through two games, Donald Penn has been solid in place of Williams while Ereck Flowers has made some nice strides at guard.

In a shocking twist, it has been the right side of the line that has played poorly. And in particular, right tackle Morgan Moses has been a problem spot.

Moses is in the second year of a five-year, $38 million contract that made him one of the highest-paid right tackles in the league at the time it was signed. So far, he hasn’t lived up to expectations.

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In two games, Moses has already committed three penalties while allowing a sack and generally looking mediocre in all facets of the game. Penalties have always been an issue for him, but he has rarely generated any push at the point of attack and has looked a step slow for most of the season.

Could he be dealing with an injury? Perhaps. It’s also possible that years of nagging ankle and lower-body injuries are taking their toll. But either way, his performance needs to improve.

Moses will get a big test on Monday night against Khalil Mack. He is one of the best edge rushers in the league and if Moses isn’t up to the task, Keenum could be under constant pressure if Mack lines up across from Moses. For that reason, Moses’ performance will bear watching on Sunday and he could be the key to the offense staying competitive against the Bears defense.

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