The Vikings trading for Redskins tackle Trent Williams is hard to work out.
Williams’ agent reportedly announced that he wants off the Redskins, per ESPN, and Minnesota could use a big upgrade on the offensive line.
However, with the limited cap space the team has, and the assets it might have to give up in a trade for the Redskins tackle, an actual trade coming to fruition seems unlikely.
WCCO thinks that the Vikings should try and make it work. Here’s what the outlet said about the situation:
“So what would it take to make Williams a Viking? In short, quality players and/or high draft picks. The Vikings have the 22nd (from the Buffalo Bills) and 25th first-round picks. One of those could appeal to a Redskins team with many holes to fill (including, presumably, left tackle) and likely to take defensive end Chase Young with its number-two pick. In terms of players, it would probably take someone the caliber of Anthony Harris, who the team seems interested in trading, or lesser players combined with draft picks. Reiff could be an option, since Washington will need someone to protect second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins.”
To me, giving up Harris for Williams in a deal isn’t worth it, so hopefully that doesn’t happen. WCCO also said that considering “all of these factors in play, the Vikings should make a move for Williams if a reasonable opportunity presents itself.”
