The Washington Commanders are at a crossroads. While the franchise is for sale, the Commanders almost made the playoffs last season and believe they are a few moves away from entering the playoff party in 2023. Washington will look different at quarterback in 2023, opting for a competition between promising second-year passer Sam Howell and newly-signed veteran Jacoby Brissett. … [Read more...] about The Commanders are one of a few NFL teams that need to ‘ace’ their picks in the upcoming draft
Archives for April 2023
Ron Rivera talks what will determine Commanders’ decision on Chase Young’s 5th-year option
The Washington Commanders have a big decision to make soon. No, we aren’t talking about who Washington will pick in the first round, but what’s to come after the 2023 NFL draft. May 2 is Washington’s deadline to decide if it will pick up defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option for 2024. It’s amazing we are even at this point, considering Young was the NFL defensive rookie … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera talks what will determine Commanders’ decision on Chase Young’s 5th-year option
Which NFL teams need a new stadium? Commanders made the list
Pro Football Talk hosts Mike Florio and Chris Simms asked, “Which NFL teams need a new stadium?” The Commanders were the second team mentioned, only the Jacksonville Jaguars were listed ahead of the Commanders as teams in need of a stadium. Simms said, “the Jaguars stadium is the worst in the NFL.” “If I was FedEx, what I would do at this point is pay even more money for them … [Read more...] about Which NFL teams need a new stadium? Commanders made the list
Steve Keim: Robert Nkemdiche didn’t succeed because he didn’t love football enough
No one ever doubted Robert Nkemdiche’s talent: Coming out of high school he was the top recruit in the country, and coming out of Ole Miss he was one of the most talented prospects in the 2016 NFL draft. But Nkemdiche never did much in the NFL, and the general manager who drafted him thinks [more] … [Read more...] about Steve Keim: Robert Nkemdiche didn’t succeed because he didn’t love football enough
Commanders 2023 NFL draft prospect profile: Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr.
The 2023 NFL draft is three weeks away, and we here at Commanders Wire will look to profile multiple 2023 prospects daily leading up to day one of the draft. We will focus on prospects who could be available for Washington and who fit a position of need. Our prospect profiles will not be exclusive to projected first-round picks only but players who will be selected on the … [Read more...] about Commanders 2023 NFL draft prospect profile: Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr.