Redskins Best Ever series: OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Here you go (http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/07/redskins-best-ever-series-offensive-tackle.html). We now turn to the Redskins offense. First up, Offensive Tackle.

Your choices are

Turk Edwards (1932-1940)

Joe Jacoby (1981-1993)

Jim Lachey (1988-1995)

Mark May (1981-1989)

Chris Samuels (2000 - Present)

Ed Simmons (1987-1993)

George Starke (1973-1984)
Go vote at DC Pro Sports Report (http://www.dcprosportsreport.com)

Wow. This is definitely the toughest one yet. I think Lachey might be the most talented but his body of work with the Redskins is limited compared to say Jacoby and Samuels. I think I have to go with Big Jake. Jacoby, in many ways, redefined the position and the importance of a strong left-tackle. He was a man before his time

Definitely a tough one but I went with Lachey. In his prime he was unbeatable, had his career lasted a few more years he's probably a HOF player.

They ask for the top one, instead of ranking them.

My ranking:
1) Joe Jacoby
2) Jim Lachey
3) Chris Samuels

Those three are incredibly good.

This has been a strong position for the Redskins and practically all of the guys listed are deserving. I will have to go with Joe Jacoby because of his longevity and versatility. He pretty much dominated most defensive ends. Jim Lachey would have been my other choice but Jacoby was a Redskin longer.

This has been a strong position for the Redskins and practically all of the guys listed are deserving. I will have to go with Joe Jacoby because of his longevity and versatility. He pretty much dominated most defensive ends. Jim Lachey would have been my other choice but Jacoby was a Redskin longer.

I agree.

Jacoby

Lachey probably was the a top 10 tackle of all time. but wasn't with the skins long enough. big Joe really revolutionized the position. Samuels is headed towards the hall with his stellar play. Starke, one of the original hogs( enough said) and May was a pro bowl caliber tackle. im not sure people realize how blessed the skins have been with offensive tackle play. i vote big Joe

Lachey was awesome! As Matty said, if his career had lasted longer he's a HOFer. By the same token, I don't remember Jake getting beat too often. He exemplified what the Hogs were all about. Jake was blood and guts and he gets my vote.

Definitely a tough one but I went with Lachey. In his prime he was unbeatable, had his career lasted a few more years he's probably a HOF player.


My thoughts exactly. One of the best trades in franchise history.