Hogs 2.0

By Mark Bacon

Trent Williams wants to bring the “Hogs” mentality back to the Washington Redskins’ offensive line this season. The original Hogs during the 1980s has been historically considered one of the best offensive lines in NFL history. Williams isn’t declaring Washington’s offensive line, nicknamed Hogs 2.0, will be historically considered in that same realm, but the four-time Pro Bowler is striving for the unit to be the best in the NFL this season.

“We’re not saying in any way that we’re capable of filling those shoes, but we are saying that we want to carry that bond and that type of tenacity they played with,” Williams said. “That’s why we’re saying 2.0 instead just the Hogs because we could never be the original Hogs, but we can try to carry out that demeanor and that camaraderie they played with.”

Williams gathered the entire offensive line in Houston this week for four days to train and bond together before players report to training camp on July 27. All but Brandon Scherff and Kory Lichtensteiger, who had prior commitments, were able to attend. Williams paid for it all out of pocket, including the flight, lodging, training and matching Hogs 2.0 apparel.

It’s common for Williams to invite Redskins players to work out with him in Texas. There’s typically position groups that will link up to train during the offseason as well, but it’s rare to see an entire offensive line gather in such a manner.