If the Washington Redskins had to pick an offseason to lose Trent Williams, this would be the one to do it.
Losing Williams isn’t ideal, but it sure seems like a flamethrower has been taken to the bridge itself if Ron Rivera can’t mend the relationship. Instead, the team has given Williams the nod to seek a trade.
We’ll see if something happens on that front. But the good news? This sure beats last year when it was an unknown as to whether Williams would return at all. All that before trotting out rookie Dwayne Haskins behind a shaky line.
This year the Redskins stand in an uncharacteristically strong market for offensive tackles, as ESPN’s Field Yates noted:
The Redskins probably aren’t going to waste a prime draft slot on the position unless they trade down — Chase Young is too good to pass up.
But free agency? There’s a real chance a front office with a reputation as one unafraid to spend big goes out and does just that to stabilize the line in front of Haskins.
Again, losing Williams isn’t fun. But if there were a time to do it, it’s right now.
