Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines
4 months, 1 week ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines

New York Times  

Dan Quinn entered last week’s joint practice-preseason game with an observational wish list. The head coach’s takeaways from the live action and game tape may influence playing time this week when another joint practice-preseason game combination occurs in South Florida with the Miami Dolphins. Running back Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols Others: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Austin Jones, Michael Wiley Rodriguez’s statistically dismal outing against the Jets continues a down summer for the 2023 sixth-round pick. The offense was firing on all cylinders on the first drive pic.twitter.com/cZT2U5AHod — Washington Commanders August 11, 2024 Tight end Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott Others: Cole Turner, Colson Yankoff Sinnott’s 44-yard catch-and-run doubled as Washington’s longest play against the Jets and the second-round selection’s biggest of the summer. Defensive line Ends: Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, Dante Fowler Jr., KJ Henry, Javontae Jean-Baptiste Tackles: Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Johnny Newton, John Ridgeway III, Phidarian Mathis Others: Jamin Davis, Andre Jones Jr., Jalen Harris, Efe Obada, Benning Potoa’e, Norell Pollard, Taylor Stallworth, Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi The front seven’s good-to-strong performance was overlooked amid the downpour and specific frets in the joint practice.

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Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams

Associated Press  

The matchup between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will feature a quarterback selected with the first pick in the draft against one taken second. No. 1 pick Caleb Williams leads the Bears into his homecoming at Washington rolling along with three consecutive wins, while the Commanders are unsure if Daniels or journeyman Marcus Mariota will start Sunday.

Kingsbury's Offense Remains Resilient Despite Daniels' Absence
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2 months ago

Kingsbury's Offense Remains Resilient Despite Daniels' Absence

Associated Press  

The Commanders' offense shines with the return of Marcus Mariota at quarterback, showcasing a high level of execution despite starting 0 of 5 in his first game back. The team racked up 336 more yards with Mariota at the helm, with three touchdown drives to tight ends and a rushing touchdown to Zach Ertz. The defense also continues to improve, …

Panthers' Quest for Redemption: Can Bryce Young Lead a Comeback?
2 months ago

Panthers' Quest for Redemption: Can Bryce Young Lead a Comeback?

Associated Press  

The Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders meet Sunday in a matchup of teams going in different directions. The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 32-73 record in the past five seasons, while the Commanders are hoping to turn their fortunes around after a 4-2 record this season. The game is a chance for both teams to show what …

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press  

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times  

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

Commanders rookie QB Sam Hartman among roster hopefuls ready for an opportunity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders rookie QB Sam Hartman among roster hopefuls ready for an opportunity

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — Sam Hartman is not without notoriety or connections to the Washington Commanders’ past and present. “ ready to compete and have some fun.” That’s offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s vibe, even if the former Arizona Cardinals head coach isn’t ready to unveil his whole plan of attack. Last season’s starting right tackle, Andrew Wylie, has participated sparingly in …

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. The Commanders didn’t show their hand about Daniels being their guy over North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., though Peters called it nearly …

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs

New York Times  

Nine selections, nine different positions. The picks Round Pick Name Position School 1 2 Jayden Daniels QB LSU 2 36 Johnny Newton DT Illinois 2 50 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 2 53 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State 3 67 Brandon Coleman OT TCU 3 100 Luke McCaffrey WR Rice 5 139 Jordan Magee LB Temple 5 161 Dominique Hampton S …

LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall
7 months, 4 weeks ago

LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket. “Whoever calls my phone, whoever gives the card to the Commissioner that says my name, I’m blessed to go and they’re gonna get my all.” Pressed further about the Commanders and asked if he’d be OK going there, Daniels replied: “100%.” The …

Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft’s 2nd pick
8 months ago

Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft’s 2nd pick

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The previous time Washington had the second pick in the NFL draft, the previous regime passed on taking a quarterback in favor of a pass rusher who as a local product could have been the face of the franchise. Expecting Chicago to take USC’s Caleb Williams with the first pick, the Commanders are expected to draft their …

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