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 Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, … [Read more...] about All aTwitter: 3 May 2023
Archives for May 2023
The 5 O’Clock Club: Who is the starting center for opening day of the ‘23 season?
Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… The 5 o’clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn’t much NFL news being published. Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below. Let me start by saying that, so far at least, no … [Read more...] about The 5 O’Clock Club: Who is the starting center for opening day of the ‘23 season?
“Turning Over” a New Leaf – Commanders 2023 Defense Could be Scary Good!
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Commanders have a very good defense...make no doubt about that! In 2022 Washington had the third best defense in yards allowed per game at 304. They were seventh in points allowed at 20.7. What’s even more remarkable when you look at these two rankings is that Jack Del Rio’s unit was tied for fifth-worst in turnovers (18). … [Read more...] about “Turning Over” a New Leaf – Commanders 2023 Defense Could be Scary Good!
Film Session: Why the Commanders selected CB Emmanuel Forbes at 16
Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images A deep dive film session into Washington’s first-round draft pick Emmanuel Forbes Emmanuel Forbes is an exciting prospect and addition to the Commanders defense. While Washington was solid statistically from a yardage perspective last year, they ranked 27th in takeaways with just 14 (eight interceptions). Enter Forbes, who can help … [Read more...] about Film Session: Why the Commanders selected CB Emmanuel Forbes at 16
Daily Slop: Commanders draft provides clarity to some spots, adds confusion to others; New ownership should get team back to RFK Stadium
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A daily collection of Commanders articles from around the web 2023 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams: Mel Kiper’s steals, sleepers I liked who they added in Round 1. I’ve been calling cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (16) this draft’s “Splendid Splinter,” because of his frame. He is a thin 6-foot-1 and 166 … [Read more...] about Daily Slop: Commanders draft provides clarity to some spots, adds confusion to others; New ownership should get team back to RFK Stadium