Draft grades

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Biggest 2023 NFL draft questions for all 32 teams.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...s-all-32-teams

Did the Commanders improve their offensive line?

Washington's front struggled last season, allowing the seventh-most sacks in the NFL (48). The Commanders did add two starters in free agency in center Nick Gates and tackle/guard Andrew Wylie but did not draft a player who would be projected to start in 2023. That means they still have a void at left guard. But one of their past drafts might yield the winner there -- Saahdiq Charles (fourth round, 2020) or Chris Paul (seventh round, 2022). Third-round pick Ricky Stromberg also will have a shot, but his best spot might be center. The Commanders have good talent at running back and receiver and intriguing young tight ends, but need a stronger line to protect inexperienced quarterback Sam Howell.

-- John Keim

Wow, if they are saying Gates is a starter then the team is screwed.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Wow, if they are saying Gates is a starter then the team is screwed.

Starting a rookie center with a 2nd year QB sounds like a bad idea. Gates is definitely looking like the starter to begin the season.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by MTK

Starting a rookie center with a 2nd year QB sounds like a bad idea. Gates is definitely looking like the starter to begin the season.

I think the idea was to have a vet to back up Roullier if and when he gets hurt again. Risky given Roulier's injury history but Gates isn't starter material.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by nonniey

I think the idea was to have a vet to back up Roullier if and when he gets hurt again. Risky given Roulier's injury history but Gates isn't starter material.

Good chance Roullier ends up getting cut.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by MTK

Good chance Roullier ends up getting cut.

Yep. I know and for good reaso. Problem is still that Gates isn't starter material.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Yep. I know and for good reaso. Problem is still that Gates isn't starter material.

Stromboli was a 4 year starter. He can win the job.