Redskins O-line Should be in a State of Emergency

The Washington Redskins offensive line got a huge wake up call in preseason game two against the Detroit Lions. Put the blame where ever you want to, on inexperience, bad technique, or faulty protection calls. But wherever the blame lies one thing is certain, pass protection has to improve, no excuses.

Sure pro bowl left tackle Trent Williams didn’t play and that was part of the problem but the fact is injuries happen. You can’t just shut down the game because of injuries. The show must go on and the next man up has to step up and kick in because that’s what the team needs to be successful.

Willie Smith stepped in for Trent Williams at left tackle but he simply didn’t get the job done. No…