Things haven’t gone smoothly for Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton since he was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft over three weeks ago. Newton, who had surgery on his foot to repair a Jones Fracture he suffered during his final college season at Illinois, learned the injury was healing on schedule, but he had a similar condition in … [Read more...] about Commanders rookie Johnny Newton wants to learn from Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne
Ranking every QB the Commanders will face in 2024
We’ve known for months who the Washington Commanders will play in 2024. On Wednesday, the NFL revealed the full schedule. The Commanders will play some of the NFL’s best quarterbacks in 2024. Washington will also face some talented and unproven young passers next season. Within the division, the NFC East has a pair of top 10-12 quarterbacks in Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott. The … [Read more...] about Ranking every QB the Commanders will face in 2024
LOOK: Jayden Daniels in full Commanders uniform for the first time
Over 40 rookies from the 2024 NFL draft convened in Los Angeles this weekend for the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Some of the draft’s top players, including quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye, were on hand. Daniels wasn’t the only Washington rookie representing the burgundy and gold. Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey also attended the Premiere. The event is more … [Read more...] about LOOK: Jayden Daniels in full Commanders uniform for the first time
Santana Moss likes what he sees in two Commanders rookies
First impressions are important in life. What did former Redskins receiver Santana Moss think this week when he first watched Commanders’ first-round draft choice, quarterback Jayden Daniels? “First, things looked well. I don’t like to get too high on a kid,” said Moss. I don’t like to put too much pressure on anybody; it doesn’t matter who you are.” Moss was a guest with the … [Read more...] about Santana Moss likes what he sees in two Commanders rookies
Are the Commanders being disrespected?
You probably won’t find anyone who thinks the Commanders won’t be better than they were in 2023. Ron Rivera was a lame-duck head coach, and everyone on the staff knew 2023 was their last season in Washington if they didn’t win. Add to that, Rivera hired Eric Bieniemy, whom no one else wanted, including Andy Reid who was visibly trying to get rid of him. The result was a 4-13 … [Read more...] about Are the Commanders being disrespected?