AbeBeta;2713574 said:
And Washington has a "desperate" need? The picked up two very good players on the lines. They've got about as much flexibility as we do at this point.
They are mostly set for starters and are drafting for guys who can start as backups - pretty much where we are at
With the exception of Haynesworth and Samuels, they are average at best. They need upgardes in the worst way.
From Walter Football.com
Offseason Needs:
Right Tackle:
Washington's offensive line is a mess and it really needs to be upgraded, starting at right tackle. Jon Jansen, who just turned 33, has terrible knees and is an abomination when it comes to pass protection.
Two Guards: The guard position is also a major issue. Pete Kendall and Randy Thomas are both old and unreliable. Jason Campbell will continue to struggle with inconsistency as long as the offensive line is in shambles.
Signed Derrick Dockery
Defensive End: Aside from the offensive line, Washington's biggest problem was not being able to get to the quarterback. The team totaled just 24 sacks, and no player had more than four. The Commanders need a pass-rushing specialist on the outside to complement Andre Carter.
From CBS Sports.com
Offensive line:
This group is older and not much better than a year ago. Hopes are high for Dockery at left guard, but talk to anyone from Buffalo: He was horrible there. Chris Samuels is rock solid, but Jon Jansen has just about run out of gas at right tackle. Look for him to compete with Stephon Heyer for the job. Heyer was the starter out of training camp but yielded to Jansen when sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Defensive line: Washington surprised everyone by releasing Jason Taylor when he wouldn't agree to a workout clause in his contract. Now the rush is on to find a replacement. Demetric Evans is gone, which might leave the position to Phillip Daniels ... except he not only is coming off a serious knee injury, he's an unrestricted free agent.
