The offseason discussion on Hogs Haven has had a major on the offensive tackle position. This appears to be driven by a belief that the Commanders’ starting offensive tackles were mainly to blame for Sam Howell’s struggles with pass rush pressure in 2023 and that the new front office did not do enough to shore up the position for 2024.
The concern over the perceived lack of action to bring in free agents and draft offensive tackles has reached a fever pitch among some commenters. Trying to draft offensive tackles who could outcompete average NFL veterans would have been a challenge.