Reviewing the Washington Football Team’s offense before the 2021 NFL Draft

Washington Football Team O-Line

ACTIVE ROSTER

Brandon Scherff, G (29)

Recently turned down a long-term offer which could mean this is his final season in Washington.

Best: 1st team All Pro.

Worst: Not every player shines in a contract year. Knowing he is likely leaving after this year could cause a lack of focus. Hard to imagine Scherff falling below Pro Bowl status, but it’s possible.

Morgan Moses, OT (30)

Now the second oldest everyday position player on the team, Moses has become part of one of the best offensive line right sides in the league.

Best: A repeat of 2020 – without the brief fill-in at left tackle where he did not look comfortable – would be just fine.

Worst: Moses struggled in 2019 when his friend Trent Williams was having a dispute with the team. I don’t expect anything as acrimonious with line-mate Brandon Scherff this year, but Moses did seem distracted in ’19, so it could be something to watch out for.

Chase Roullier, C (27)

A long-term deal under his belt, Roullier should be Washington’s center for the better part of the next decade.

Best: Pro Bowl alternate.

Worst: Hard to imagine one. Roullier’s steady progress, relative youth and history of good health should keep him in the top ten centers at a minimum.

Cornelius Lucas, T (29)

Should have been the starting left tackle from day one in 2020.

Best: For the team, the best scenario is that Christian Darrisaw or Teven Jenkins becomes the starter, allowing Lucas to become a very solid swing tackle.

Worst: After seeing him for a season, DeMarcus Lawrence and Brandon Graham figure out how to take advantage of Lucas’ lack of quickness and get multiple sacks against him.

Wes Schweitzer, G (27)

Journeyman seems to have found a home. One of the unheralded and most important free agent signings of 2020.

Best: Starts every game at left guard for the next three years.

Worst: Surpassed at some point in 2021 by Keith Ismael or a 2021 rookie and reverts to quality interior line depth.

David Sharpe, OT (25)

Provides deep depth at right tackle.

Best: Does not have to take the field apart from kicking plays and as a replacement in blow-outs.

Worst: Geron Christian, Saahdiq Charles, and a rookie draftee all move ahead of him leaving no room on the team. Cut during training camp.

David Steinmetz, OT (26)

Massive tackle signed just before 2020 season. Got on the field for a few plays.

Best: Outplays David Sharpe to grab one of the final roster spots.

Worst: Doesn’t.

Keith Ismael, C/G (22)

Well-regarded late-round draftee in 2020 was considered a possible replacement for Chase Roullier. With Roullier re-signed, his future is at guard.

Best: Wes Schweitzer regresses and Ismael gets a shot at left guard. His athleticism makes him a real contributor in the run game.

Worst: The interior stays healthy and Ismael never gets on the field. Good for the team. Bad for the player.

Wes Martin, G (24)

Had a shot to secure the left guard spot in 2020 and flubbed it.

Best: John Matsko figures out how to keep Martin from getting blown up in pass protection and he sticks as interior line depth.

Worst: Lawson, Ismael, and a healthy Saahdiq Charles mean Martin runs out of time to redeem himself. Gone in the second wave of roster cuts.

Tyler Larsen, C (29)

Low-profile free agent signee added to provide interior line depth and experience.

Best: The next Tony Bergstrom.

Worst: The next Ross Pierschbacher.

RESERVE LISTS

Saahdiq Charles, OT (21)

The youngest man in the roster had his rookie season ended after two snaps.

Best: Charles moves inside and takes over for Wes Schweitzer at left guard. In 2022, he goes to the other side and succeeds Brandon Scherff, another college tackle who thrived at guard in the pros.

Worst: Ten tackles went before Charles in the 2020 draft and if Washington insists on keeping him at left tackle, he may not be up to the task. Trying and failing early could set him back, and he may just turn into an average-at-best depth guy.

Geron Christian, Sr, OT (24)

Speaking of which… Surprise starter in 2020 lost his job after an injury, but probably would have given way to Cornelius Lucas eventually regardless.

Best: With a little more experience under his belt, Christian becomes a reliable swing tackle.

Worst: Washington drafts a tackle and decides to end the Christian experiment.

Michael Liedtke, G (29)

Free agent added last off-season for interior line depth.

Best: The Wes Schweitzer of 2021. Injury opens a door for him and Liedtke parlays it into a secure backup job.

Worst: Never gets on the field. Is wearing a different uniform come October.

Those are your current offensive players for the Washington Football Team. Next time, we’ll look at the defense and specialists.