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Grading Redskins deals from day one of NFL’s legal tampering period

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys crosses the goal line for a touchdown as linebacker Jon Bostic #53 of the Washington Football Team tries to stop him during second half action against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys won the game 31-21. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys crosses the goal line for a touchdown as linebacker Jon Bostic #53 of the Washington Football Team tries to stop him during second half action against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys won the game 31-21. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 20: Wes Schweitzer #71 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 20: Wes Schweitzer #71 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

OL Wes Schweitzer

Schweitzer was the first player that the Redskins agreed to terms with on Monday. And off the bat, he was met with a lukewarm reception.

Schweitzer was given a three-year deal worth $13.5 million. The former Atlanta Falcons guard has a solid amount of starting experience, 36 starts in the past three seasons, and he is expected to challenge for the starting left guard spot in the wake of Flowers signing with the Dolphins.

Though Schweitzer is experienced, he’s not exactly a great option. For $4.5 million a year, he’s fine as a serviceable starter and potentially solid depth option along the interior. But unless the 26-year-old can improve this upcoming season, he’s probably better served to be a backup player.

This isn’t a great value, but it’s also not a massive overpay either. In the NFL world, this is a fine deal that isn’t going to hurt the Redskins long-term. Could they have gotten Schweitzer cheaper? Maybe. Could they have targeted a better player? Also possible. But the Redskins don’t have a lot of offensive line depth, so adding Schweitzer is good from that standpoint.

At the end of the day, this move isn’t a good one. But it’s not a bad one. It’s just average, and Schweitzer is being paid at the going rate of a low-level starter. He’ll compete with Wes Martin for a starting job — the battle of the Wes’ — but even if he doesn’t win, his presence as depth should be solid.

Grade for Redskins signing Schweitzer: C

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