When Dan Quinn was introduced as the head coach of the Washington Commanders in February, he discussed the roster. At the time, Quinn didn’t get into specifics, but he did mention the defensive tackle position as one of Washington’s strengths. With Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, the Commanders have one of, if not the most, formidable duo in the NFL. Allen and Payne had a down … [Read more...] about All 32 NFL teams (including Commanders) ranked by their interior DL
Jayden Daniels spent part of Saturday at Commanders Field
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Washington Nationals game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday at Nationals Park. But before Sunday’s first pitch, Daniels was elsewhere in DMV, making his first public appearance on the field where he will play his home games for the Commanders this fall. The United States men’s … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels spent part of Saturday at Commanders Field
One analytics model has Commanders with fewest wins in the NFL in 2024
The Washington Commanders won four games in 2023. They were terrible on defense, finishing last in virtually every metric. Offensively, Washington wasn’t a lot better. The Commanders led the NFL in passing attempts yet finished last in rushing attempts. Washington had some much-needed change this offseason, starting with general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. The … [Read more...] about One analytics model has Commanders with fewest wins in the NFL in 2024
What is the biggest question facing the Commanders after OTAs?
The offseason is almost over for the Washington Commanders. On Friday, Washington just wrapped up its third and final week of Offseason Training Activities (OTAs). Next is the mandatory minicamp next week, and then the Commanders break until training camp later next month. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has wasted no time in impressing his new teammates. Multiple players … [Read more...] about What is the biggest question facing the Commanders after OTAs?
Commanders special teams coach Larry Izzo talks challenge of the new kickoff rules
Larry Izzo was an undrafted, undersized linebacker when he entered the NFL in 1996. He would go on to have a 14-year playing career, win four Super Bowls, and be named to the Pro Bowl three times. In the late 1990s and throughout the 2010s, Izzo was regarded as the NFL’s preeminent special-teams player. Shortly after his playing career ended, Izzo jumped into coaching. After … [Read more...] about Commanders special teams coach Larry Izzo talks challenge of the new kickoff rules