***OFFICIAL*** Washington Commanders Thread (1 Viewer)

[ffmail4me]

Sounds like we are going to have SEVERAL prime-time games this year! Possibly the most of any team in the league supposedly

 

[fatness]

W1: Giants
W2: @ Packers (TNF)
W3: Raiders
W4: @ Falcons
W5: @ Chargers (4:25)
W6: Bears (MNF)
W7: @ Cowboys (4:25)
W8: @ Chiefs (MNF)
W9: Seahawks (SNF)
W10: Lions (4:25)
W11: @ Dolphins (Madrid)
W12: BYE
W13: Broncos (SNF)
W14: @ Vikings
W15: @ Giants
W16: Eagles (Saturday)
W17: Cowboys (Christmas Day)
W18: @ Eagles (TBD)

 

[fatness]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

 

[ffmail4me]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

I see another 12 wins or possibly more. Jayden is saying and doing everything you'd hope he would do coming into year 2. We greatly improved the 0-line, and we have the best WR group we've had in recent memory. While I wish our defense was better, I think this offense is dynamic enough to help win a LOT of games again this year. We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

 

[fatness]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

And everyone here knows I'm a pessimist about team prospects every year. I get vertigo when I predict anything over .500. But I'll stick with this.

We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

Yes but will we have 4 better kickers?

 

[ffmail4me]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

And everyone here knows I'm a pessimist about team prospects every year. I get vertigo when I predict anything over .500. But I'll stick with this.

We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

Yes but will we have 4 better kickers?

And for good reason, we were all Dan Snyderized for the last 2 decades....but thank God his reign of terror is over FOREVER!!!

 

[Uruk-Hai]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

I see another 12 wins or possibly more. Jayden is saying and doing everything you'd hope he would do coming into year 2. We greatly improved the 0-line, and we have the best WR group we've had in recent memory. While I wish our defense was better, I think this offense is dynamic enough to help win a LOT of games again this year. We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

They also won - what? - 5 games on their last drive in 2024. I think they were 5-0 in those types of games. That's hard to replicate. Maybe they can, though, or they blow more teams out in 2025.

I agree with fatness that they are a better team now and could win less games. They are heading the right way, though, and you guys should be excited.

 

[dgreen]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

I see another 12 wins or possibly more. Jayden is saying and doing everything you'd hope he would do coming into year 2. We greatly improved the 0-line, and we have the best WR group we've had in recent memory. While I wish our defense was better, I think this offense is dynamic enough to help win a LOT of games again this year. We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

They also won - what? - 5 games on their last drive in 2024. I think they were 5-0 in those types of games. That's hard to replicate. Maybe they can, though, or they blow more teams out in 2025.

I agree with fatness that they are a better team now and could win less games. They are heading the right way, though, and you guys should be excited.

Yeah, they had some "luck" things go their way last year. Like you said, they pulled out a bunch of games at the very end. They were also insanely good on 4th downs. And, I think they were pretty healthy. Are those things sustainable? Can they repeat those?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

I see another 12 wins or possibly more. Jayden is saying and doing everything you'd hope he would do coming into year 2. We greatly improved the 0-line, and we have the best WR group we've had in recent memory. While I wish our defense was better, I think this offense is dynamic enough to help win a LOT of games again this year. We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

They also won - what? - 5 games on their last drive in 2024. I think they were 5-0 in those types of games. That's hard to replicate. Maybe they can, though, or they blow more teams out in 2025.

I agree with fatness that they are a better team now and could win less games. They are heading the right way, though, and you guys should be excited.

Yeah, they had some "luck" things go their way last year. Like you said, they pulled out a bunch of games at the very end. They were also insanely good on 4th downs. And, I think they were pretty healthy. Are those things sustainable? Can they repeat those?

They were something ridiculous like 80% on 4th downs, right? Having a human cheat code at QB helps a lot. The team I follow has one of those, too, and I want them to go for every 4th-and-5 or less. Of course, my job's not on the line if they don't make it

 

[dgreen]

10-7 or 11-6, even though they'll be a better team than last year.

I see another 12 wins or possibly more. Jayden is saying and doing everything you'd hope he would do coming into year 2. We greatly improved the 0-line, and we have the best WR group we've had in recent memory. While I wish our defense was better, I think this offense is dynamic enough to help win a LOT of games again this year. We should have a better kicker too which never hurts.

They also won - what? - 5 games on their last drive in 2024. I think they were 5-0 in those types of games. That's hard to replicate. Maybe they can, though, or they blow more teams out in 2025.

I agree with fatness that they are a better team now and could win less games. They are heading the right way, though, and you guys should be excited.

Yeah, they had some "luck" things go their way last year. Like you said, they pulled out a bunch of games at the very end. They were also insanely good on 4th downs. And, I think they were pretty healthy. Are those things sustainable? Can they repeat those?

They were something ridiculous like 80% on 4th downs, right? Having a human cheat code at QB helps a lot. The team I follow has one of those, too, and I want them to go for every 4th-and-5 or less. Of course, my job's not on the line if they don't make it

87%!

Having the cheat code does help. And if they can get a lot of 4th and shorts then maybe they can duplicate it because of their offense. But, IIRC, they converted several long 4th downs last year.

 

[Terpman22]

The Eagles declined Jahan Dotson's 5th year option, lol. That was a good trade for us.

The move is not a surprise given Dotson’s lack of production last season in his first season with the Eagles. The team’s No. 3 receiver, who had 19 catches for 216 yards in 2024, would have received a fully guaranteed $16.8 million. He now is scheduled for free agency in 2026.

The Eagles acquired Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Commanders for a 2025 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks. Washington used the third-rounder and one of the seventh-rounders in the trade with the Texans to acquire left tackle Laremy Tunsil this offseason.

Report: Eagles decline WR Jahan Dotson's fifth-year option

The Eagles are declining the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson's contract for 2026, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

www.nbcsports.com

Win-Win on this one.

 

[ffmail4me]

The Eagles declined Jahan Dotson's 5th year option, lol. That was a good trade for us.

The move is not a surprise given Dotson’s lack of production last season in his first season with the Eagles. The team’s No. 3 receiver, who had 19 catches for 216 yards in 2024, would have received a fully guaranteed $16.8 million. He now is scheduled for free agency in 2026.

The Eagles acquired Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Commanders for a 2025 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks. Washington used the third-rounder and one of the seventh-rounders in the trade with the Texans to acquire left tackle Laremy Tunsil this offseason.

Report: Eagles decline WR Jahan Dotson's fifth-year option

The Eagles are declining the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson's contract for 2026, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

www.nbcsports.com

Win-Win on this one.

I do think its sad how far Dotson has fallen. He really was great his rookie year when he was healthy. I thought he was a budding star. Ooops.

 

[Terpman22]

The Eagles declined Jahan Dotson's 5th year option, lol. That was a good trade for us.

The move is not a surprise given Dotson’s lack of production last season in his first season with the Eagles. The team’s No. 3 receiver, who had 19 catches for 216 yards in 2024, would have received a fully guaranteed $16.8 million. He now is scheduled for free agency in 2026.

The Eagles acquired Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Commanders for a 2025 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks. Washington used the third-rounder and one of the seventh-rounders in the trade with the Texans to acquire left tackle Laremy Tunsil this offseason.

Report: Eagles decline WR Jahan Dotson's fifth-year option

The Eagles are declining the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson's contract for 2026, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

www.nbcsports.com

Win-Win on this one.

I do think its sad how far Dotson has fallen. He really was great his rookie year when he was healthy. I thought he was a budding star. Ooops.

I hear ya there. He didn't do much for us last year, but a 3rd round pick just for that one catch in the Super Bowl to get that first score was worth it. We just do not throw to our slot WRs. While he hasn't lived up to the 1st round billing, I still think he will stick around the league for at least 3-4 more years. Sometimes systems/players take a while to find each other.

 

[fatness]

It's way too early for this but here's a 53-man roster prediction: https://riggosrag.com/commanders-53-man-roster-projection-dares-critics-to-doubt-dan-quinn-again

 

[fatness]

McLaurin wasn't at workouts on Wednesday. His agent has just started negotiating a contract extension, but I don't know if the 2 are related. I'm guessing he'll want to be making more than Deebo.

Report: Terry McLaurin not at team's offseason workouts Wednesday

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not participate in the team's voluntary offseason program Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[ffmail4me]

McLaurin wasn't at workouts on Wednesday. His agent has just started negotiating a contract extension, but I don't know if the 2 are related. I'm guessing he'll want to be making more than Deebo.

Report: Terry McLaurin not at team's offseason workouts Wednesday

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not participate in the team's voluntary offseason program Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

www.nbcsports.com

For what he means to the this organization on and off the field, I hope they break the bank signing him to a long term deal.

 

[warpig33]

Mayhaps the brakes need to be pumped on Jayden Daniels and the success of the "Commanders" in 2025. Most rookie QBs experience a rather significant sophomore slump. Unless their running game picks up the slack, I could see a rather mediocre season. Their D Line looks good on paper, but the secondary looks questionable. What about Pass rushers? And we can only assume there will be some sort of significant injury somewhere. They were too lucky last year in that area.

 

[fatness]

Mayhaps the brakes need to be pumped on Jayden Daniels and the success of the "Commanders" in 2025. Most rookie QBs experience a rather significant sophomore slump. Unless their running game picks up the slack, I could see a rather mediocre season. Their D Line looks good on paper, but the secondary looks questionable. What about Pass rushers? And we can only assume there will be some sort of significant injury somewhere. They were too lucky last year in that area.

I agree with some of what you said and disagree with some.

I think we're all figuring on at least half a step back this year. Miracle 4th quarter comebacks can't keep happening forever. I think the O-line is very improved with Tunsil and Conley, and Coleman still improving. Cosmi hopefully comes back later this year. So Daniels will have more time to go through reads and make off-script plays. I'm not sure their defense is any better, though, except for the rookie DB.

 

[fatness]

First-round OT Josh Conerly agrees to terms with Commanders

 

[fatness]

Commanders hoping Deebo, Tunsil, draft picks will keep Jayden Daniels ascending

Washington believes veteran additions Samuel, Tunsil and draft picks at OT, WR will bring different dynamic to offense.

www.espn.com

Good article by John Keim.

Washington could have new starters at three positions this season, and four if you include a temporary fill-in for injured right guard Sam Cosmi. And Cosmi would be the only one still starting from the 2023 season. The Commanders traded for Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and drafted tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th overall pick in the draft last month. This will allow them to move Brandon Coleman, a third-round pick in 2024 who started 15 of their 20 games at left tackle, to guard -- a position multiple scouts and analysts said was a better fit for him coming out of college. These were key moves considering the pass rushers they'll face in the NFC East.

 

[ffmail4me]

I wish we could land an elite pass rusher in trade...but yeah, I'm VERY excited about this offense. Jayden's character and work ethic minimizes the chance for a sophomore slump and the additions they have added should improve the offense. I think Deebo and Jaylin Lane are significant upgrades from Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown. The line might have been the biggest area of improvement. Add the veteran leadership of McLaurin and Ertz and you have the makings of a very efficient if not elite offense

 

[fatness]

Commanders sign DT Carl Davis

He's been averaging 3 tackles a year. Woo hoo!

 

[fatness]

Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels: I expect him to take a big jump in 2025

“[Y]ou can see the comfort level was there this year,” Kingsbury said in his press conference, via transcript from the team. “I mean, just watching him move around, he’s not thinking as much, he’s playing fast, and letting his natural gifts kind of take over, and that’s what we want to see. So, I expect him to take a big jump.”

Kingsbury sees Daniels as a self-motivated player and as such, didn’t necessarily need the quarterback to work on something specific in the offseason. “He works extremely hard,” Kingsbury said. “I mean, that’s all he kind of thinks about is how he can get better and watches a ton of film, watches a ton of football overall. And so, that organically really takes care of itself in a way when you have a guy who wants to be that great. He is very highly motivated to be as good as he can be, and that’s always exciting for the organization.”

Plus, it helps that Daniels is staying in the same offense with the same play-caller that he had as a rookie. “Yeah, it’s huge,” Kingsbury said of that factor. “eing able to take the ownership of it and understand it inside and out, where now you’re correcting people, you don’t even need the coaches. And he’s kind of getting to that point.”

 

[fatness]

Phase 3 of OTA's starts today.

From earlier OTA's: 3 standouts from Commanders OTAs

Trey Amos
There's no telling at this point just how many snaps the second-round pick will get as a rookie or where he will land on depth chart, but Amos made the most of his snaps in seven-on-seven drills. Amos, who the Commanders considered taking with their first-round pick, held his own against several of the team's veterans. In one of his more impressive plays, he managed to stay upright after his feet got tangled with Michael Gallup and got under a tipped pass for an interception on the second play of the drill. He nearly got a second one later in the day while working against Luke McCaffrey and kept up with Deebo Samuel when lined up against him.

Mike Sainristil
It probably isn't a surprise that Sainristil, who emerged as one of Washington's best defenders, had a strong practice, but the former Michigan corner kept making plays throughout the afternoon. Sainristil's quickness, cover skills and knowledge of the defensive scheme were on display during seven-on-seven drills. He routinely put himself in position to make plays and had multiple batted-down passes on the day. One play, which featured Sainristil matched up against Jaylin Lane, saw him reach out at the last second and swat the ball to the ground for an incompletion.

Jayden Daniels
Daniels didn't have many eye-catching moments during Wednesday's practice. He was as comfortable and collected as ever, leading the offense during drills and dishing out the ball to his receivers with accuracy and poise. Daniels, who appears slightly more muscular, has clearly been putting in the work to stay on top of his game this offseason, and that deserves some credit. "I gotta go out there and prove myself each and every day, no matter if it was last season, this season, 10, 20 years down the road. You have to prove yourself each and every season," Daniels said. By all accounts, Daniels has had an excellent offseason and earned some praise from his teammates and coaches for it. "He's...as focused and relentless as you could be about getting better," said head coach Dan Quinn.

 

[fatness]

No more dickish team management and PR to endure. It's hard to believe I'm even reading this headline connected with this team:

Commanders PR staff wins 2025 Rozelle Award

The Pro Football Writers of America has named the Commanders public relations staff as the winner of the 2025 Pete Rozelle Award. The Commanders PR staff, the 36th Rozelle Award winner, earned the award for the first time in franchise history. The other 2025 finalists for the Rozelle Award were the Broncos, Lions and Vikings. The Rozelle Award is given to the NFL club public relations staff that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media.

 

[(HULK)]

I honestly do not think JD will take a step back this season. If nothing else, that kid is about being prepared. He grinds. He makes sure he's ready. With his toolset, he's going to continue succeeding for as long as he keeps up the off the field effort.

Now, the team may take a step back overall. You can't rely on winning a bunch of squeakers like we did last year. It's entirely possible we take another step forward and still have a worse record if those squeakers don't go our way.

 

[fatness]

Richie Petitbon just got an award.

Jeff Stoutland, Richie Petitbon receive assistant coach recognition, winning Dr. Z Award

Richie Petitbon and Jeff Stoutland were named the 2025 Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award winners, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Tuesday. The Dr. Z Award is given for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL. The award is named for Zimmerman, who covered the NFL for 29 years as Sports Illustrated’s lead pro football writer. Petitbon is retired, while Stoutland currently serves as the Eagles run game coordinator/offensive line coach. They are the 26th and 27th recipients of the Dr. Z Award, which was instituted by the PFWA in 2014.

 

[fatness]

Jaire Alexander has been cut by Green Bay. Very good DB, but he's been hurt so much the last 2 years. Hopefully Washington talks to him to see if something can be worked out that'll somewhat protect the team if his injury streak continues.

 

[fatness]

McLaurin sitting out mandatory minicamp over contract issues.
I hope the team realizes how dependent they are on him, and don't forget he's always played hard and well through some crappy team years.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

McLaurin sitting out mandatory minicamp over contract issues.
I hope the team realizes how dependent they are on him, and don't forget he's always played hard and well through some crappy team years.

They'll work it out. This is SOP for these situations. Washington's FO knows what he means to that town and I think McLaurin wants to stay. A lot of this is media-driven panic.

 

[fatness]

I think McLaurin is going to want $30 million/year, and will probably get it. Look how he did last year, the first time he had a real QB.

Ben Standig from The Athletic.

 

[fatness]

Daron Payne is having a really good offseason.

 

[Snotbubbles]

I think McLaurin is going to want $30 million/year, and will probably get it. Look how he did last year, the first time he had a real QB.

Ben Standig from The Athletic.

He's also turning 30. How many more years do you think he has? There aren't many WRs in their 30s who hit 1000 yards receiving. Letting McLaurin walk and spending the money on a guy like Jameson Williams might be the better move long-term at the position.

 

[fatness]

He's also turning 30. How many more years do you think he has? There aren't many WRs in their 30s who hit 1000 yards receiving. Letting McLaurin walk and spending the money on a guy like Jameson Williams might be the better move long-term at the position.

I think he's got 4 very good years or more left in him before he starts to decline. Last year was the first one where QB play didn't hold him back. Gimme more.

 

[fatness]

Jeremy Reaves signed to a contract extension. He's an important part of the team.

 

[ffmail4me]

Noah Brown Carted off the field, through his helmet down in frustration

 

[fatness]

"On top of everything else he achieved in his first season with the Eagles, Barkley finished the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 as the top player in NFLPA-licensed products. He’s the first running back to top the list since Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in 2017.

Here’s the full top 20:
1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles.
2. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs.
3. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles.
4. Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders.
5. C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans.
6. Josh Allen, QB, Bills.
7. Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions.
8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions.
9. Micah Parsons, LB, Cowboys.
10. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings.
11. Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs.
12. Jordan Love, QB, Packers.
13. Caleb Williams, QB, Bears.
14. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals.
15. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers.
16. T.J. Watt, DE, Steelers.
17. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys.
18. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens.
19. Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers.
20. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions.

The debut of Daniels at No. 4 makes him the highest first-year player since Tua Tagovailoa in 2021."

Saquon Barkley tops NFLPA player sales list

It's been a very good year for Saquon Barkley.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[fatness]

"Marshon Lattimore was off last season. The hamstring injury that sidelined him for much of his first year with Washington affected his play and his transition to the Commanders.
The numbers on the field said plenty. The film showed him even more. “I could tell in my game when I watched film. I could tell in how I was stepping,” Lattimore said Wednesday after the Commanders’ minicamp practice. “I looked timid in my game. Now, just being out there these past two days, I feel way better.”

The cornerback, who arrived via trade from New Orleans in early November while still rehabilitating the injury, struggled in most of his five games with the Commanders. But Wednesday, in his first public comments since last season ended, Lattimore said he feels great and is eager to prove himself on the field. “Just the burst and getting out of my breaks and all of that,” he said. “That [injury] takes a lot out of you, and it takes a long time to heal. I was just trying to battle through that. Now that I’ve had a full offseason, I feel explosive.”"

Washington Post

 

[fatness]

Noah Brown Carted off the field, through his helmet down in frustration

Michael Gallup is hurt now, also. They may have to add a WR or 2 before training camp.

edit: Here's Ben Standig explaining what he saw of Noah Brown: https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1932962899506638992

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Noah Brown Carted off the field, through his helmet down in frustration

Don’t wish injury on anybody but that guy is holding you back/has a very low ceiling. Very good blocker but doesn’t do what you think he should with his measurables.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Noah Brown Carted off the field, through his helmet down in frustration

Michael Gallup is hurt now, also. They may have to add a WR or 2 before training camp.

edit: Here's Ben Standig explaining what he saw of Noah Brown: https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1932962899506638992

Forgot you guys also had him. I like(d) him a lot but was never the same after the injury and he simply can’t beat press coverage. Good to great hands though.


ETA - I’m not here to crap all over your injuries and receivers, just behind honest with my thoughts about a couple former Cowboys.

I’m actually half a fan of the team these days. Except when we play obviously.

 

[ffmail4me]

If these injuries to Brown and Gallop get more reps for Lane and Luke McCaffrey I’m going to see that as a blessing in disguise

 

[fatness]

Some fans just get too excited during minicamps.

 

[JohnnyU]

What are Commanders fan thoughts on Jaylin Lane? He’s been a free waiver pickup in my leagues.

 

[ffmail4me]

What are Commanders fan thoughts on Jaylin Lane? He’s been a free waiver pickup in my leagues.

I've drafted him with one of the last picks in most of my dynasty rookie drafts and got him off waivers after the draft in several leagues as well. Just looked own him in 9 of my 15 leagues. I honestly haven't read a ton about him during camp but his speed is legit and Washington doesn't really have a bunch of proven WRs outside of Terry and Deebo so figured he's well worth the late pick or waiver bucks. I mean, Jayden Daniels is his QB, what's not to like