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Monday, March 11, 2013

All Redskin Offensive Team

This is a list of the best offensive players in Redskin history.

Quarterback:
Sammy Baugh
Sonny Jurgensen

Both are Hall of Famers and deservedly so.  Sammy Baugh revolutionized the game with his deep, accurate passes and some say that Jurgensen may be the best pure quarterback of all time.  I don't see this changing any time soon, but RGIII has a chance if he continues to play like he did as a rookie to surplant one of these guys.

Running Back:
John Riggins
Clinton Portis

John Riggins is a Hall of Famer and Clinton Portis only trails Riggins in rushing yards while a Redskins.  John Riggins is maybe the best Redskin of all time.  He lead the Redskins to two Super Bowls in the 80s.  He was the Super Bowl MVP.  And anyone that is a true Redskin fan loves him.  Portis was a great running back that coach Gibbs traded for to be the next Riggins.  And he came pretty darn close.  I don't see either of these guys getting supplanted anytime soon but Alfred Morris has a chance is he continues to play like he did during his rookie year.

Wide Receiver:
Charley Taylor
Ark Monk
Bobby Mitchell
Gary Clark

Taylor, Monk, and Mitchell are all Hall of Famers and great Redskins.  Clark is the 3rd leading receiver in Redskins history only behind Monk and Taylor.  It is amazing that Mitchell and Taylor played together but still had amazing success.  And Monk and Clark played together and saw similar success.  The only Redskin that is knocking on the door on this list is Santana Moss.  If he has a couple more good years I could see him on this list.

Tight End:
Jerry Smith
Chris Cooley

Jerry Smith was one of the best tight ends in the 60s and 70s.  He held the record for most touchdown catches by a tight end for over 25 years.  I think the only reason he isn't in the Hall of Fame is because there is a rumor that he was gay.  I don't care about his sexual orientation; I care if you can play, and he was one of the best and should be in the Hall of Fame.  Chris Cooley is 5th on the all time receiving list for the Redskins.  He is a great Redskins and the fans love him.  Every time he would make a play the whole stadium would shout, "Coooooooooley."  I loved hearing that.  Fred Davis, if he stays with the Redskins, has a chance to supplant these guys but he needs to stay healthy and out of trouble.

Left Tackle:
Joe Jacoby
Chris Samuels

Joe Jacoby should be in the Hall of Fame and I believe Chris Samuels eventually will be.  Jacoby was one of the few Tackles that could block Lawrence Taylor, arguably the best defensive player to ever play the game, one on one.  He also won three Super Bowls with the Redskins.  Chris Samuels was a technician at the left tackle spot.  He made the Pro Bowl 6 times.  His career was cut a little short because of a spinal cord injury but he still is one of the all time greats.  Trent Williams has a chance to be on this list as long as he stays out of trouble and continues to play like he did last year.

Left Guard:
Russ Grimm
Mark Schlereth

Russ Grimm is a Hall of Famer and one of the best guards in history.  Sometimes he would tell the defense where the ball was coming and he still would dominate his player.  Mark Schlereth won one Super Bowl with the Redskins and later won two more with the Broncos.  His Redskins career was short but impactful.  There is no one on the roster that can get take one of these guys spots.

Center:
Len Hauss
Jeff Bostic

Len Hauss was a great center in the 50s and is in the Hall of Fame.  Jeff Bostic was one of the original Hogs and played for three Redskin Super Bowl teams.  He was a little undersized but had a lot of heart.  There is not one on the roster that can take these guys spots on this team.

Right Guard:
Raleigh McKenzie
Mark May

Raleigh McKenzie was a very good guard and was very versatile for the Redskins as he played every position on the line.  Mark May was kind of a disappointment at the tackle position but played a lot better when he was moved to guard.  Both are members of the Hogs and great Redskins.

Right Tackle:
Turk Edwards
Jim Lachey

Turk Edwards was Sammy Baugh's blind side protector in the 40s.  He is in the Hall of Fame. Jim Lachey would have been in the Hall of Fame if he could of stayed healthy.  But when healthy he was one of the best in the league.

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