Reese Strickland-Imagn Images I underestimated so many of the matchups in Week 2 of the college football season, but how could I see some of these games coming. Notre Dame going down to Northern Illinois? Oklahoma inching past Houston? Oregon struggling with Boise State? There were a number of close games where ranked teams were taken to the brink. I thought Texas … [Read more...] about Future Hogs – Week 2: A look at college football players who could help the Washington Commanders
Redskins
Commanders Reacts Survey – Closing out Week 1 and looking ahead to Week 2
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Poll questions!! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in regular email surveys. I don’t think much, if any, background is needed for today’s three Reacts poll … [Read more...] about Commanders Reacts Survey – Closing out Week 1 and looking ahead to Week 2
Vote for Jayden Daniels as NFL Rookie of the Week
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Commanders didn’t fare well in the season opener, but Jayden Daniels was probably the most impressive of the three rookie starting quarterbacks, showing the athletic skills that made him the 2nd overall pick in April’s draft. He’s been nominated for Rookie of the Week. 184 yards passing. 88 yards rushing. 2 TDs.Vote JD5 for … [Read more...] about Vote for Jayden Daniels as NFL Rookie of the Week
All aTwitter: 11 September 2024 – News, links to articles, updates and more
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers, national sports journalists and others The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a detailed or quirky look, through the unique lens of Twitter, at the Commanders, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things. Click here for Washington … [Read more...] about All aTwitter: 11 September 2024 – News, links to articles, updates and more
Commanders’ defensive mistakes are fixable, but issues are not uncommon from years past
Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Joe Whitt Jr and his defensive staff should be given the benefit of the doubt early on This past Sunday, the Commanders secondary had its fair share of struggles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There were some mistakes that Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield exploited and some opportunities that he missed. When the Buccaneers aligned … [Read more...] about Commanders’ defensive mistakes are fixable, but issues are not uncommon from years past