Much of the conversation with the Washington Redskins so far this offseason has been surrounding Trent Williams and Chase Young. While both players will hold a significant place in the Redskins future, should they be on the roster by the time the 2020 season rolls around, but they aren’t the only two players who have major ramifications on the future in Washington.
Arguably just as important as Williams on the front line is right guard Brandon Scherff, and mirroring him at the left guard position, Ereck Flowers.
According to head coach Ron Rivera, who spoke in detail about the Redskins roster this week, the team plans to bring both of those players back this year in free agency.
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“We know that we’re going to try to bring both guards back,” Rivera said, matter of factly. “Once we get that situation figured out, we will have four of the five [starters] that we know what’s going to happen. Then again, the looming question will always be Trent.”
It was reported earlier this week that the Redskins plan to place the franchise tag on Scherff, who was expected to garner a massive contract in free agency this year. The Redskins reportedly will work to come to a contract agreement with him later this year. What is encouraging about this statement from Rivera, though, is his vote of confidence in Flowers. After coming to the Redskins on a one-year deal in 2019, Flowers earned his starting spot at the LG position and had a great year shoring up the left side of the line alongside Donald Penn. It was often debated whether or not the Redskins would look to keep Flowers around in free agency, but this comment from Rivera makes it seem likely.
If Washington can lock down four of their five starting spots, things will look quite a bit better for them heading into 2020, regardless of what Williams decides to do.
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