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Redskins: Top three positions of need remaining after first day of legal tampering

By Charles Garner

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 05: Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the NFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on January 5, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 05: Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the NFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on January 5, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

While this position is not quite as big a need as tight end, it should still be addressed going forward. The Redskins are already starting to bring new faces into this group with the signing of guard Wes Schweitzer. While this could be a good cheap addition for them going forward, there are still more holes to fill.

The biggest question is, who will the Redskins replace Trent Williams with? When Williams sat out last season, the Redskins decided to sign former Raiders tackle Donald Penn. Now that Penn is no longer with the team, the only remaining left tackle option from last season is Geron Christian. While Christian is looked at as a good rotational piece who can fill in at left or right tackle, he does not have the ability to start 16 games a season and produce as needed.

Another question that needs to be addressed is who will start at left guard next season. While many people think Wes Martin can fill in and be a starter for the whole season next year, his sample size is still very small. With the question marks around the left guard position and Brandon Scherff only playing 19 games in his last two years, offensive line help is a much-needed commodity for Washington.

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Even though top players like Jack Conklin are no longer on the board, there are still plenty of options the Redskins have to address this positional need.

1. OT Jason Peters

Peters is a true, proven veteran in this league and hasn’t shown any hints that he will be slowing down next year. According to Pro Football Focus, Peters posted an 82 or higher overall grade in three of his last four seasons. While Peters could possibly demand a hefty salary, he would be an excellent replacement for Trent Williams and would be an instant leader on this team.

2. OT Mike Remmers

Remmers would be an instant upgrade over Geron Christian at the backup tackle position. Remmers is a leader on the offensive line and possesses the versatility that Ron Rivera likes, playing both left and right tackle. Remmers would be a cost-efficient option at left tackle for the Redskins.

3. OG Greg Van Roten

While guard may not be as much of a position of need in Washington as tackle, adding some depth at the position should be considered. That is exactly what Van Roten would do. Van Roten played in Carolina last season and has connections with Scott Turner and Ron Rivera. He is familiar with the team’s system so bringing him in could help Rivera and Turner install that scheme on offense.

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