Washington Football Team: Grading the offensive line through Week 9
LG Wes Schweitzer
Entering the season, one of the more intriguing roster battles was the battle for the starting left guard. “The battle of the Wes’s”, as it was dubbed. Martin won in training camp but it looks like it should have been Schweitzer all along.
Wes Schweitzer performs very well in the run game. His brute strength and his mean streak results in him powering through linebackers in space. He is an old-fashioned guard. What he lacks in athleticism he makes up with pure power and the edge he brings every Sunday.
His biggest weakness is by far his pass protection. His slower feet allows for quicker defensive tackles to make a move and beat him. Like almost everyone, Aaron Donald had his way with him. He got beat a few times by Leonard Williams of the New York Giants. He is a below-average pass protector.
Wes Schweitzer is solid in the running game, when he can use his strength to power through defenders at the second level. However, his lack of ability in pass protection lowers his grade. With that said, Schweitzer maybe can play his way into being the starting left guard in 2021. He definitely should be kept for depth at a minimum.