The Washington Commanders became the punchline of a lot of jokes during the postseason. Of course, the wise cracks stemmed from the fact that three former Washington assistants — Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur — were three of the four coaches left standing after Wild Card Weekend. While LaFleur’s Packers flamed out in […] 3 Commanders free agents who could follow … [Read more...] about 3 Commanders free agents who could follow Kevin O’Connell to Vikings
Archives for February 2022
Why didn’t Commanders hire Brian Flores as defensive assistant?
Leading up to the bye week, the Washington Commanders‘ defense looked like a shell of the wrecking ball it was in 2020. For all of the strides the group made in the second half of the season, it still ranked in the bottom third of the NFL in nearly every major category, including points, passing yards, […] Why didn’t Commanders hire Brian Flores as defensive assistant? - … [Read more...] about Why didn’t Commanders hire Brian Flores as defensive assistant?
Establishing A Nationals Way
The Nationals have been a team in transition since winning the 2019 World Series. Their on-field talent has shifted the team into a new strata of contention (which is to say, non-contention), the front office has had to retool itself under GM Mike Rizzo after numerous departures, and most of the stars that represented the Nationals for the last half decade have departed. With … [Read more...] about Establishing A Nationals Way
Nationals Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Contract
The Nationals have signed right-hander Jordan Weems to a minor league deal, MLBTR has learned. The contract contains an invitation to the Nationals’ big league Spring Training camp, once that camp eventually opens after the lockout ends. A veteran of 11 professional seasons, Weems made his MLB debut in 2020, posting a 3.21 ERA over 14 innings out of the Athletics’ bullpen. … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Contract