In some ways, it simply is not easy being an NFL quarterback. Certainly, the pay is terrific and extremely overpriced. However, as much as NFL quarterbacks are overpaid and receive the most praise, they also receive too much blame for their team’s failures. NFL quarterbacks are pretty much lionized. Fans and analysts alike praise these quarterbacks, with much less praise going … [Read more...] about Former Washington QB Kirk Cousins trying to be a good ambassador
30 Most Important Commanders of 2024: No. 30 QB Marcus Mariota
The Washington Commanders open training camp on July 18, when the rookie class is scheduled to report. Washington’s veterans are due in Ashburn five days later. The 2024 Commanders will look significantly different from last year’s team. Washington has a new general manager (Adam Peters) and coaching staff, too, led by Dan Quinn. The roster is also different. The Commanders … [Read more...] about 30 Most Important Commanders of 2024: No. 30 QB Marcus Mariota
Former Washington linebacker’s son to follow in his footsteps
In 1997, the Internet was nowhere near as popular as today, and neither were football recruiting services. One year later, Rivals.com was born. It was the first online recruiting hub that ranked high school players. But even before social media, when you heard the name LaVar Arrington, you knew he would be a superstar. With Arrington, you didn’t know if he would be a running … [Read more...] about Former Washington linebacker’s son to follow in his footsteps
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn or the Chargers Jim Harbaugh?
Which head coach in a new spot is most likely to prop up their new team? That was the question Rich Eisen asked on the “Rich Eisen Show” a couple of days ago. His two choices were Jim Harbaugh (L.A. Chargers) and Dan Quinn (Washington Commanders). Eisen: “How dare you? How dare you even give me a question like that.” Co-host T.J. Jefferson, in the background, was heard to say, … [Read more...] about Commanders head coach Dan Quinn or the Chargers Jim Harbaugh?
Commanders Larry Izzo wants guys who run and hit
Apparently, Commanders fans asked for Larry Izzo to be a guest interview on the “Command Center” show. Izzo, the newly hired Commanders special teams coach, appeared recently on the “Command Center” with host Bryan Colbert Jr. “I’m very touched by that; it’s awesome,” responded Izzo. Izzo is a local DMV guy. He attended Broad Run High School (Loudoun County) before moving to … [Read more...] about Commanders Larry Izzo wants guys who run and hit