Redskins sign former Browns guard Shawn Lauvao

[CRedskinsRule]

Washington Redskins free-agent analysis: Shawn Lauvao - ESPN

Quick analysis: He started 44 games in four seasons with Cleveland, mostly at right guard but he has played on the left side, after being drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft. He did play a variety of positions, including left guard, in college. Lauvao was not popular among Browns fans because he remains unproven, but the coaches did want him back, according to a Browns source. He's viewed as a good fit in an outside zone because of his ability to move. At 315 pounds, he has good size. But current right guard starter, Chris Chester, is only six pounds lighter.

What does "remains unproven" mean? He was in the NFC north, so went against good defenses. Did he win the battles or not? I just don't understand that.

[REDSKINS4ever]

He can probably pass protect well.....and run block....as long as he can block he should pan out fine.....

[Alvin Walton]

You guys are commiserating on decisions made by the old regime and players acquired by them.
We have new coaching and we're getting new guys.
The glass is half full.

[GTripp0012]

Per USA Today: $4 million to sign, then bases of 2, 3, 4, and 4 in y1-4.

Pretty player-friendly structure. Even though the guarantee is $4 million, the effective guarantee is two years. Can't save money by releasing him until June 1, 2015.

Rich Tandler says exactly $3 million on the 2014 cap, and I'll confirm his math is correct.

Also according to USA today, some of the yearly salaries are tied up in workout bonuses (or de-escalators). So $17 million is the max value of the deal, but if Lauvao doesn't hit the workout bonus, he will earn less.

[KI Skins Fan]

I read somewhere that he was good in pass protection but struggled in run blocking last season. I really don't know anything about him but if he's a good pass protector that would be a good thing.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I read somewhere that he was good in pass protection but struggled in run blocking last season. I really don't know anything about him but if he's a good pass protector that would be a good thing.

He fits the need, so from that perspective the signing makes sense.

I don't know if he's much of an upgrade on LeRibeus or Gettis, but that's because (like the team) I don't know much about LeRibeus or Gettis.

[Gary84Clark]

oh no I still have hope for Lil Rib.