Rams head coach Sean McVay didn’t have a first-round pick of his own to discuss during a Thursday night press conference, but he was keeping an eye on what other teams were doing and that led to an immediate reaction to the Patriots’ choice at No. 29. The Pats picked guard Cole Strange and McVay [more] … [Read more...] about Sean McVay surprised by Cole Strange pick, but Patriots didn’t think he’d be around long
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NFL honors Dwayne Haskins before 2022 NFL draft Thursday
Three short years ago, the then-Washington Redskins spent the No. 15 overall pick on Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins. On Thursday, just before the 2022 NFL draft began, the NFL honored Haskins with a moment of silence. Haskins was tragically killed on April 9 in South Florida when he was struck by a truck. Haskins spent almost two full seasons in Washington before being … [Read more...] about NFL honors Dwayne Haskins before 2022 NFL draft Thursday
Washington Commanders 2022 NFL draft grades: WR Jahan Dotson
The Washington Commanders were coming out of the early rounds of the 2022 NFL draft with a wide receiver. However, most expected Washington to leave the first round with either Drake London, Garrett Wilson, or Chris Olave. Instead, Washington added more picks in a trade with the Saints, bypassing Olave and moving down five positions in the draft order. The Commanders entered … [Read more...] about Washington Commanders 2022 NFL draft grades: WR Jahan Dotson
Ron Rivera says Jahan Dotson reminds him of DeSean Jackson, Steve Smith
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera met with the media after his team selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson No. 16 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. The Commanders picked Dotson after moving down from No. 11 after a trade with the New Orleans Saints. Washington acquired the No. 98 and 120 overall selections in the trade. So what does Washington’s coach think of … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera says Jahan Dotson reminds him of DeSean Jackson, Steve Smith
Commanders take receiver Jahan Dotson at No. 16
The Commanders could have had receiver Jameson Williams at No. 11. They passed, opting to trade down five spots. In that lower spot, the Commanders got a receiver. Penn State’s Jahan Dotson heads to Washington, as the complement to Terry McLaurin (unless he gets traded). It shows that they’re doing what they have to do [more] … [Read more...] about Commanders take receiver Jahan Dotson at No. 16