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Washington Football Team Free Agency Evaluation – Offensive Line

By Ken Johannesen

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 04: Taylor Moton #72 of the Carolina Panthers blocks Zach Allen #94 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 04: Taylor Moton #72 of the Carolina Panthers blocks Zach Allen #94 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Upper Tier

Taylor Moton, Panthers

Taylor Moton is a right tackle and is one of the best in the game today.  There are some vague rumors that place him with the Washington Football Team, but the organization seems set at right tackle.  Moton would be an obvious upgrade and the Carolina connection is difficult to ignore.  However, the cost to sign him will probably be too much for the front office to digest.

Brandon Scherff, Washington

The longer the team waits to re-sign Brandon Scherff, the more difficult it will become to ink him to a long-term deal.  It’s unlikely that the Washington Football Team will give him another franchise tag, and the front office should get a deal before free agency begins. Scherff wants to return and both sides should be able to work out a deal.

Joe Thuney, Patriots

Could Joe Thuney be “Plan B” if Washington doesn’t re-sign Scherff?  Thuney is just as talented as Scherff, so there would be no drop-off in talent.  With the Patriots having some inflated salary cap issues, it is possible that Thuney will hit the open market.  If that happens, a bidding war could ensue. That is why Washington would prefer to re-sign Scherff.

Prediction:  Washington re-signs Brandon Scherff to a four-year, $62M contract, $40.5M guaranteed, and a $27M signing bonus.

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