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Sam Howell has been named the starting quarterback pic.twitter.com/XOfZu8mBxH
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 18, 2023
QB1@Sam7Howell | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/btp3FaRnfI
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 18, 2023
Should also be noted: it seems this was viewed outside of here as a battle; it really wasn’t. Howell took care of business. So a pronouncement about Howell starting isn’t surprising. A formality.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 18, 2023
Ron Rivera names Sam Howell starting QB for the Commanders. “He’s met the challenge.” pic.twitter.com/0DTkXggyzM
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2023
Eric Bieniemy allows athletes to be athletes — pigeonholing simply doesn’t exist in his architecture.
It’s something Washington’s skill players haven’t had the freedom of the last few years, and Sam Howell should be a major beneficiary.
(h/t @john_keim) pic.twitter.com/mrPPnfCYaj
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) August 18, 2023
The only question about Howell is what’s his ceiling? With his temperament, physical traits, & improved decision making/footwork, his floor will be ‘15 to ‘17 Kirk. That’s FLOOR. You should be excited & intrigued too. No idea on ceiling. We shall see pic.twitter.com/3ycoHFwqEb
— Tim Meek (@IndySkinsFan) August 18, 2023
If Sam becomes our franchise QB, this could be one of the best draft classes in franchise history #httc pic.twitter.com/N1uFAbELZk
— Hugh (@CommandersPost) August 18, 2023
Washington’s Week 1 starting quarterbacks the past seven years. For mature audiences only:
2017 – Kirk Cousins
2018 – Alex Smith
2019 – Case Keenum
2020 – Dwayne Haskins (#RIP)
2021 – Ryan Fitzpatrick
2022 – Carson Wentz
2023 – Sam Howell— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 18, 2023
A stat that will never not be mind-numbing:
Washington has had 27 starting quarterbacks since 2000. Terry McLaurin, who was drafted in 2019, has played with 10 of them.
He’s had 1,000+ receiving yards in each of the last three seasons.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 18, 2023
LT Charles Leno Jr not practicing today. Sat out the last series or two vs Baltimore on Wed.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 18, 2023
Former Philadelphia #Eagles and #Dallas Cowboys OT Jason Peters has let #NFL teams know he is looking to play in 2023. pic.twitter.com/jAVjLrDUGB
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) August 18, 2023
.@emmanuelforbes7 called his shot
he knew he was going to make a play
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 18, 2023
Good insight from @AdamKilgoreWP on Commanders/Ravens joint practices: “The Ravens are a very confident, organized outfit and the Commanders didnt look out of place with them. That’s not something that should be celebrated but its definitely different than in year’s past.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2023
Thanks for stopping by today @Nationals #HTTC | #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/hn7JES4hyO
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 18, 2023
Nats and Commanders exchange greetings after practice. pic.twitter.com/qJYX9pmK8W
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 18, 2023
Chris Rodriguez does a good job of hitting the hole hard when the ball is in his hands. When he gets going, it’s hard to stop him
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 18, 2023
And I’d argue he has a running style that isn’t necessarily well suited to practice. He’s a bruiser, and “two hand touch tackles” aren’t going to accurately simulate what it takes to bring him down.
— KyleSmith4GM (@Smith4Gm) August 18, 2023
Heading into the 2nd #NFLPreseason week, #RaiderNation @iAM_JoshJacobs is still sitting at home — got the latest from @TheAthleticNFL senior writer:#NFL #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/JcaFk3Br5R
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) August 18, 2023
Taylor Heinicke making plays out here
: Stream #CINvsATL on #NFLPlus https://t.co/L9mPiySUki pic.twitter.com/1clDVjMiQF
— NFL (@NFL) August 19, 2023
our friends @nationals joined us at practice today so we had to ask…
if you played the other sport, what position would you be? pic.twitter.com/53xk8n0gYt
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 18, 2023
The greatest prediction in sports history pic.twitter.com/xIgXhoav5f
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) August 18, 2023
John lol pic.twitter.com/hTIRo7nh0b
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) August 18, 2023
When you post a photo of me for 427 straight days without fail to get yourself a truck, you get a spot on @richeisenshow when your bosses stop by.
Well done, @_jackmcpherson @BussinWTB @TaylorLewan77 @_willcompton
pic.twitter.com/Llemvp9ntf— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) August 18, 2023
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