Washington Redskins: Grading each position group

Offensive Line Grade: A

Now, to the offense. Let’s start with the offensive line. I’m a huge believer in the Washington Redskins fourth-round pick Wes Martin the 6-foot-3, 315-pound beast from Indiana. I think he starts at left guard as a rookie.

No guard in the country gave up fewer sacks over the past two years than Martin. Playing 1469 snaps, he allowed just two sacks. Simply put, that is getting it done. So is bench pressing 525 pounds and benching 225 pounds 42 times. Martin is a mauling run blocker with a mean streak.

I think he fits in perfectly with an O line that already boasts perennial All-Pros Trent Williams and Brandon Scherff. Along with right tackle Morgan Moses, all 6-foot-6, 335 pounds of him and center Chase Roullier, the only player to start all 16 games on this offense last year, the offensive line is clearly in great shape.

Running Backs Grade: B+

The Washington Redskins running back situation looks pretty good. Obviously, an injury can change that immediately, but if these guys can stay healthy, there is a lot to like here. Adrian Peterson is a future Hall of Famer. Derrius Guice was a first-round talent that slipped for a reason that is still not clear. Chris Thompson is the definition of what a third-down back should be and Samaje Perine is a horse.

If Gruden gives Perine a chance, which he has promised to do, I think he will impress. I’m guessing, and hoping, that Bryce Love starts the season on IR. Maybe he comes back next year or maybe it’s mid-season. Either way, the Redskins have another potential stud running back waiting in the wings.

Wide Receivers Grade: B-

I am higher on the Washington Redskins wide receivers than most. I understand that almost all they have at this point is potential, but make no mistake about it, there is a lot of potential in this position group.

Josh Doctson has disappointed thus far but it is not out of the question that he breaks out this year. He definitely has all the tools. The same can be said about Paul Richardson and Trey Quinn. That is enough about the projected starters, I am more intrigued by the other guys.

I think Cam Sims can be something special. At 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with great speed, he is a tantalizing prospect. Some of the catches he made in preseason last year were rare. He is an impressive talent. I’m still holding out hope that Robert Davis bounces back from his injuries. He is another guy the coaches seemed super excited about.

Now to the 2019 NFL draft picks. Terry McLaurin might be my favorite non-first round pick in the draft. If Gruden lines up McLaurin opposite Richardson opposing defenses will have their work cut out for them.

If nothing else, having a 4.3 speedster on both sides of the offense will open up a lot of stuff underneath. Then there is Kelvin Harmon, this year’s steal of the draft. There is a lot to like about the wide receiver group. Alas, they haven’t proven anything yet.