First, let me be perfectly clear: Despite a good deal of venom from the fanbase, Washington’s offensive line hasn’t been terrible this year, particularly when it comes to pass blocking. For many viewers, “sacks = OL’s fault.” The reality is, this year in Washington has been an object lesson in “sacks as a QB stat.” That said, I believe with the talent on the team, the line can be better configured, which will be the subject of this piece.
This is the third in a series of articles, each looking at “One Big Idea” to implement in order to improve Washington’s outcomes, on a weekly, or occasional basis, as the inspiration strikes.