Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi is entering a contract year. Coming off a career year, the timing couldn’t be better for Cosmi.
One of the best things former head coach Ron Rivera did during his underwhelming four-year stint as head coach was move Cosmi to guard ahead of the 2023 season.
Cosmi settled in around midseason and proved to be one of the NFL’s better guards. Pro Football Focus awarded Cosmi an 80.6 grade for 2023. When new head coach Dan Quinn took over this offseason, Cosmi was considered one of the franchise’s young cornerstones.
Where does Cosmi see himself entering his fourth season — and second at guard?
“Last year was essentially my first year really playing guard, and I felt like I was able to put in my identity,” Cosmi said. “I want to be one of the best in this league. I feel like I am one of the best in this league. I’m going to be dirty, I’m going to be nasty. I’m not going to take, excuse my language, s–t from anybody. So, that’s what I’m going to do every time I step on that field, and that’s the type of player I’m going to be.”
Spoken like a true guard. “The Hogs” would be proud of Cosmi and his approach.
It makes sense that general manager Adam Peters wants to see the roster on the field before giving any contract extensions, but the longer he and the Commanders wait, Cosmi’s price will continue to rise.
Cosmi is one of the NFL’s best guards, even if fans and analysts around the league don’t know it yet.