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Originally Posted by GridIron26
I was wondering same thing. Maybe Redskins feel he is too tall to play NT? NTs need to have good leverage to hold its position on the line, or just that they feel he could develop into good tackle.
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You nailed it. NT's are squatty. You need to stay low or you can't anchor against the run.
It's not a bad thing to be tall at NT, 6'3" can work as long as your center of gravity is still low. But 6'8" is just too darn tall - centers and guards will get under you and lift you out of the play.
At OT, arm length is a huge advantage to keep pass rushers at bay. That's definitely the right spot for his body type. He'll make Moses look like