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Ranking the greatest position groups in Washington Football Team history

By Tim Meek

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 27: Brandon Scherff #75 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 27, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 27: Brandon Scherff #75 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after the game against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 27, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

No. 1 – Offensive Line (Jacoby, Grimm, Bostic, Trent, Samuels, Lachey, May, Scherff, Schlereth, Jansen — the list could go on on and on)

The Hogs were the one constant in the four Super Bowls that Washington participated in during the glory years of 1981 through 1992. They have become a symbol for Washington and one of the most recognized groups in NFL history.

The Hogs bring pride and respect among fans, and have been part of the moniker of many fan groups including the Hogettes and the current day Hog Farmers. Even during the post-glory years, the most consistent position group we’ve seen in Washington has been the offensive Line.

At left tackle specifically, I’m not sure any team has seen a better group of players the past 40 years than the Washington Football Team with Joe Jacoby, Jim Lachey, Chris Samuels, and Trent Williams. It’s an absolute travesty that Jacoby isn’t in the Hall of Fame.

As we look to the future in Washington D.C., we see budding stars like Chase Young and Terry McLaurin. These types of players will continue to build legacies and surely join the list of distinguished Washington superstars..

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And speaking of legends, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the greatest asset Washington has ever had with Joe Gibbs. Not only was Gibbs the best coach in team history, but the premier coach in NFL history. Gibbs has set the bar incredibly high, but if coach Ron Rivera can bring this team back to the Super Bowl, he’ll undoubtedly see his bust carved into the Mount Rushmore of Washington greats.

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