Commanders have run a bunch of play-action, to no avail. Why? Can it be fixed?
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders have run a bunch of play-action, to no avail. Why? Can it be fixed?

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — There’s no deception about the Washington Commanders’ struggles with play-action. “First things first, we gotta protect the quarterback,” offensive coordinator Scott Turner said last week. Dotson’s pre-draft questions for The Athletic’s draft insider Dane Brugler included “marginal body strength and can be knocked off his route path by defenders.” Two of Dotson’s TD grabs came despite blanket coverage. Yo this rookie is the real deal 📺 FOX | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/6dHneR0vy4 — Washington Commanders September 11, 2022 Play calling is the potential elixir, especially since Wentz hasn’t been much of an anticipation passer. Neither Dotson nor Samuel has practiced this week, though Turner said Thursday, “They’re gonna be close for the game.” Washington needs a result Sunday that’s more than being close against Tennessee.

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Commanders keep playing wild and wacky games. They’ve gotten better at winning them
23 hours, 53 minutes ago

Commanders keep playing wild and wacky games. They’ve gotten better at winning them

Associated Press  

— For the second time this season, the Washington Commanders gave up points in the final two minutes of regulation and came back to win on a last-gasp touchdown. “I think we just believe in one another,” said six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, a Super Bowl champion in Seattle who’s in his first season with Washington. “We’ll get that cleaned …

Lack of balance on offense is Commanders’ latest weakness
2 years, 2 months ago

Lack of balance on offense is Commanders’ latest weakness

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The defense giving up big plays was to blame for the start of the Washington Commanders ' losing streak. “If we give them the opportunity to run block, it helps set up the play-action pass and it also helps with some of the other passing downs,” coach Ron Rivera said Monday. I think the thing that really …

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