Ron Rivera and Carson Wentz spoke to the media after today's game Ron Rivera was not happy with Washington's kick returners taking the ball out of the end zone and not being able to even make it back to the 20 yard line. The team is trying to find their returners after letting DeAndre Carter leave in free agency. This was not a good start for the unit, and Rivera called it … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera was not happy with the kick returners after Washington’s 23-21 loss to Carolina
Archives for August 2022
Commanders Vs. Panthers (Preseason Game One) – Studs and Duds
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Commanders donned their new uniforms for the first time in a semi-official capacity in front of fans at Fed Ex Field - and JEEZ, did those white digs look fresh! In other news, Washington fell 23-21 at the hands of Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and company to kick off their three game preseason slate. Although the loss in and of itself … [Read more...] about Commanders Vs. Panthers (Preseason Game One) – Studs and Duds
All aTwitter: 14 August 2022
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about … [Read more...] about All aTwitter: 14 August 2022
Capitals May Be Planning To Be Without Nicklas Backstrom For Entire Regular Season
There’s no firm timeline for when (or if) Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom might return next season after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery but Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic feels (subscription link) that the team is planning to be without the 34-year-old for the entire regular season with a small hope that he could be ready in the playoffs. Backstrom has three years left … [Read more...] about Capitals May Be Planning To Be Without Nicklas Backstrom For Entire Regular Season
A Case To Keep Lars Eller Even With Washington's Center Depth
With Washington’s top two centers being Evgeny Kuznetsov and newcomer Dylan Strome (with Nicklas Backstrom injured) and Connor McMichael in the mix as well, some have wondered if the Capitals should look into moving veteran middleman Lars Eller. However, Sammi Silber of Washington Hockey Now cautions against that approach, noting that having a bit of a logjam down the middle … [Read more...] about A Case To Keep Lars Eller Even With Washington's Center Depth