Thanks as always for taking part in the mailbag, and keep the questions coming. We’ll do it all over again next week. E-mail me at mike.jones@washpost.com with the subject line of “Mailbag question.”

Most of the premier free agents are gone, but Stefen Wisniewski and Amini Silatolu are decent free agent interior offensive linemen who could warrant a look. Do you think the Skins will bring either or both for a look? Do you think the Skins will prefer to address the need through the draft? And if they do, who would be potential targets? Or do the Skins actually think they are set with what they have with their current interior linemen?

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– Henry Oh

From what I’ve been told, they haven’t expressed interest in either. Redskins officials like the potential of young guards Spencer Long and Arie Kouandjio, and feel hopeful that Shawn Lauvao will have recovered from the ankle surgeries that cost him most of the 2015 season, and will also compete for that starting left guard job. They also feel good about Kory Lichtensteiger as a bridge to their next center, which I would expect them to draft.

I’m sick and tired of all the articles in the Washington Post about RGIII and his signing with Cleveland. All the stupid articles about what other people think he needs to do and what others thought of his attitudes. Give it up! He’s not our team’s responsibility any more. He has different coaches now. Let them worry about it.

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However, his new team will play Dallas this year in Cleveland and Alfred Morris is now on the Dallas roster. So what do you expect in that game?

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– Dave Moe, Oakland, Md.

So, let me get this straight. You’re sick of reading about Griffin, yet you ask a Griffin-related question? Not sure I get the logic here. Or, maybe this is a joke and I’m just missing something. But, I’ll play along.

First, so sorry that the coverage of Griffin’s journey from face of the Redskins’ franchise to possible Browns bridge quarterback has caused you such frustration. But it’s all part of our job, which is to document what happens – good, bad and ugly. We documented the Redskins’ pursuit and drafting of Griffin, his rise to becoming one of the most electrifying players in the NFL, the tragic knee injury, heroic “All in for Week 1” quest, the ugly divorce between Mike Shanahan and Griffin, the failed experiment with Jay Gruden and then his dismissal from the Redskins. It’s only fitting that we put a bow on it all by documenting his next move. Now, he’s a Brown, and some other beat writer’s daily coverage responsibility. But, because this is where he got his start, Griffin will always be linked to the Redskins. So when the Browns come to D.C. this fall, I’m pretty sure several more inches of copy will be devoted to the narrative. But the second paragraph of your e-mail does suggest that interest in Griffin remains, and so, why complain? If the articles are so stupid, then keep scrolling and don’t read.

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Lastly, I have no idea how that game between Griffin’s Browns and Morris’s Cowboys will go, because there’s no telling if both, or either, will hold starting jobs for their teams. One thing’s for sure: you won’t see Griffin trying to tackle Morris, or Morris trying to sack Griffin. They’re both offensive players, so it’s not exactly a faceoff. I’m sure the two will greet each other on the field during pregame warmups, reflect on some memories, and then retreat to their sidelines and do everything possible to help their team win.

Is there any chance that the Redskins draft tight end LaQuan McGowan from Baylor? At 6 feet 7, 410 pounds he seems like he could cause a lot of matchup problems for defenses in the red zone. If nothing else he would be a great fullback option on goal-line plays and short-yardage scenarios. For a guy that size and who runs a 5.5-second 40-yard dash, I’m sure NFL coaches could find a way to utilize him. Any thoughts on this possibility?

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– Jeff Golden

I don’t see this happening. McGowan’s future in the NFL probably involves him playing guard or something like that, and he currently projects as a seventh-round to undrafted free agent type. The Redskins need a good blocking tight end and depth at that position with Logan Paulsen, Niles Paul and Derek Carrier all coming off injuries and at various stages of their recoveries. But, I’d expect McCloughan to pursue a more traditional, and more versatile, tight end. If the Redskins wanted to send a big man off the line on a goal-line pass route, they could always draw something up for Trent Williams, who is 6-5, 325 and runs a 4.75-second 40-yard dash. But, Jordan Reed does a pretty good job in these situations as it is.

As the draft gets closer, it’s tough to see the Redskins being able to fill all their needs conveniently because of where they’re located. Many would agree that the two biggest needs are nose tackle and center. Could you see them signing a one- or two-year veteran stopgap to allow them to go best player available instead of forcing an urgent need? Which position would be more likely? I feel that defense is more urgent right now, so Stefen Wisniewski would be a nice substitute.

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– Thomas Phillips

See the earlier response regarding Wisniewski. The Redskins still have a number of needs (defensive line, inside linebacker, safety, cornerback, center, running back, wide receiver), and so, they’ll approach the draft with the best-player-available mind-set, and still attempt to fill needs at the same time. If they have a defensive lineman and a cornerback sitting there for them at 21st overall, and the cornerback rates higher on their board, they’ll take him. If they get to the second round, and the center or inside linebacker on the board ranks higher than the defensive lineman, they’ll go with the higher-rated player. They won’t draft a fourth-round nose tackle in the second round just to fill the need.

I’d look for the Redskins to draft a defensive lineman with the versatility to do more than just eat space as a nose tackle. They want a prospect with the ability to play more than one position and more than just 12 to 15 snaps. They’re only in their base 3-4 front 20 to 25 percent of the time, so an exclusive nose tackle isn’t high on the team’s list of priorities, based on what Jay Gruden explained last week.

If Cousins doesn’t get a long-term deal and becomes a free agent again next year, could he get “franchised” again? Are there other top players also coming up in 2017 which could create an either-or choice for management like Denver had this year with Miller and Osweiler?

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– Keith McCutcheon

If the Redskins and Kirk Cousins fail to reach an agreement on a long-term deal by July 15, and he plays on that franchise tag, and plays well, then yes, the franchise tag would be among their options next offseason. However, if you use the franchise tag on a player a second offseason, his pay spikes, and so, Cousins would go from making roughly $20 million this year (all of which immediately counts against the salary cap) to around $24 million next year (again, all of which counts against the cap). So, team officials want to do everything they can to avoid putting themselves in that situation.

Next offseason, Reed will become a free agent, unless he and the team reach an agreement on a contract extension this year. The two sides have had talks off and on this offseason and both want to get something done. And Junior Galette also would be a free agent next offseason. If he plays well this season, he could set himself up for a big payday as well. So, yes, the team would like to get one or some of these guys taken care of this year so they don’t find themselves having to make some difficult decisions next offseason.

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