Three biggest needs still remaining for Redskins after 2020 NFL Draft
3. Offensive Tackle
The Redskins are certainly in better shape at the tackle position than they were heading into the draft. The selection of Saahdiq Charles with the 108th pick was a strong one and the LSU product should have a chance to emerge as a quality starter at the next level. He just has to do two things: get stronger and stay out of trouble.
That said, the Redskins are still lacking a sure thing at the position. Charles may need some seasoning before he’s ready to start. The team has a decent swing tackle option in Cornelius Lucas, and he found success last year with the Bears. But can he hold up at left tackle again in 2020? That’s a question worth asking.
Beyond Lucas, the depth is even more questionable. Geron Christian was a former third-round pick out of Louisville, but he has shown nothing so far to give anyone faith that he will be a productive player at the NFL level. If he doesn’t improve greatly this offseason, the new regime and Ron Rivera may opt to part ways with him.
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Beyond Christian, the roster only consists of roster hopefuls like Timon Parris. And it is worth noting that right tackle Morgan Moses is coming off his worst year so far. With all of that said, it could behoove the ‘Skins to check out the veteran depth available just in case they want to improve their tackle depth chart overall and carry a more proven option.
Luckily for the Redskins, there are still options on the market if they should want to target one. And with $12 million extra in cap space after the Trent Williams trade, they can afford to spend a bit more, though not an egregious amount. The best tackles left include veterans Jason Peters, Cordy Glenn, and Kelvin Beachum. All could be candidates for one-year contracts to provide experienced depth or a stopgap starter if they feel that Charles isn’t yet ready to see the field.
I’m confident that Charles will figure things out fairly quickly at the NFL level, so the Redskins may not need to add anyone. But if they want to, they have the option. And of the second-tier needs on the roster, this one feels like the one that is the most unstable.