When it comes to the Washington offensive line, 80 percent of the players upfront are signed to contracts that have them in D.C. for the next couple of years, at least, but the biggest piece is still out there with his future uncertain.
We’re talking about RG Brandon Scherff, who was the first Washington player to be named an All-Pro this century, and someone who also was named to the Pro-Bowl for the fourth time in his career, and was given the Ed Block Courage Awards this season. In other words, a pretty important piece of the offense.
With Scherff playing on the franchise tag this past season, there have been questions as to if and when he is going to re-sign with Washington. Coach Ron Rivera has expressed his desire to get Scherff under contract, and in the past, the vet has said that he wants to stick around as well. Still, things can change, so it’s always smart to check-in.
Well, media members checked in with Scherff on Sunday, the morning after Washington’s last game of the 2020 season, and his answer doesn’t seem to have changed. In fact, his desire to stick around in Washington may be stronger than it ever has been.
Brandon Scherff: "I love it here … We are building something here." Says he's looking forward to the offseason and working out a deal to stay.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 10, 2021
Brandon Scherff on Ron Rivera: "We never gave up. Coach Rivera wanted to come in and change the culture, and he did. I absolutely love him."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 10, 2021
It’s tough to deal in certainties in this day and age, especially when talking about a multi-million dollar deal that involves an NFL player. With that being said, I feel pretty safe saying that Scherff will sign a long-term deal with Washington this offseason, and hopefully finish his career in D.C. as well. He wants to be here, and the team desperately wants him back. Time to get the deal done.
