It didn’t always seem guaranteed based on preseason work, but it sounds like Donald Penn will open up the season as the left tackle for the Washington Redskins.
That is, of course, unless Trent Williams comes back — and Jay Gruden doesn’t see a trade happening.
Gruden confirmed Penn is likely the guy for now, per SB Nation’s Scott Jennings:
“Well right now, Donald Penn is probably our starting left tackle right now. [Geron] Christian is very good because he’s a versatile guy who can play left and right, you have [Ereck] Flowers who can play a little bit of left as well. Timon Parris has played right tackle; he’s done some good things. We have some versatility there.”
For a moment, it looked like the younger Geron Christian could end up winning the job, especially after Ereck Flowers looked much better inside.
That leaves Penn, who has seemingly found a groove once he got some quality reps in this summer. He’s a safe pick just like Case Keenum is at quarterback, which seems to be the theme for a defensive-minded team.
