Commanders coordinators answer questions after practice
The Washington Commanders held their last practice in Ashburn, VA before they travel to New England to prepare for their first preseason game against the Patriots. Training camp has been going on for the last two weeks, and the Commanders will have a joint practice with the Patriots before playing them on Friday night.
Kliff Kingsbury said Deebo Samuel is highly competitive, and willing to do whatever the coaching staff asks, including working on the inside and outside. He has been connecting with Jayden Daniels on big plays every day, and forming an important bond with his new QB. Kingsbury also talked up a few of his younger players including Bill, Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane. The fourth-round WR from Virginia Tech has really impressed Kingsbury.
Kliff Kingsbury
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Deebo Samuel:
Kliff Kingsbury said Deebo Samuel is extremely competitive and willing to do whatever the staff asks, whether it’s inside or out
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 4, 2025
Bill:
Kingsbury said Bill Croskey-Merritt has had some good flashes. Looking forward to seeing how he does against other competition in New England
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 4, 2025
Luke McCaffrey:
Kingsbury said Luke McCaffrey has come a long way since last year
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 4, 2025
Sam Hartman:
Kliff Kingsbury said Sam Hartman has had an up and down camp. Lotta good throws “but needs to take care of the ball better.” Hartman had shoulder surgery in offseason but Kliff excited to see Sam in preseason. “He’s at his best when the lights are on”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 4, 2025
Kliff Kingsbury on Sam Hartman’s camp: “Up and down, he has all the ability. Smart, good footwork, solid arm. A couple plays he has to take better care of the ball.”
Pointed out Hartman didn’t throw much in the spring coming off shoulder surgery. “Still getting back in rhythm.”— John Keim (@john_keim) August 4, 2025
Josh Conerly Jr:
Kingsbury calls Josh Conerly “super talented”. Also says “still has some fundamental stuff he has to get used to playing on the right side. Studies hard, works hard. He’s right where we expected him to be.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 4, 2025
Kliff on Connerly – “the guy is super talented and does everything you want…He has to get used to playing the right side but he’s exactly where we want him to be”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 4, 2025
Jaylin Lane:
Kliff Kingsbury on rookie WR Jaylin Lane pic.twitter.com/xO0K6KxbuP
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Kliff Kingsbury on rookie WR Jaylin Lane, “He’s been very impressive, he’s a coaches kid, been around the game his entire life. You tell him how to do it one time, he usually nails it, and the if he makes a mistake, he’ll come back and correct it. But super, super talented, very…
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Joe Whitt Jr
LIVE: DC Joe Whitt Jr. speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/W7jM9fdjNB
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Trey Amos:
Joe Whitt on rookie CB Trey Amos: “Trey has a good day every day.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 4, 2025
Whitt on the corners: “Trey has had a good day every day.”
Marshon is healthy and looking better. Sainristil and Igbinoghene touch the ball every practice.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 4, 2025
Marshon Lattimore:
DC Joe Whitt Jr. said of Marshon Lattimore, “Last year he fought his ass off; he didn’t practice very often. But he’s a competitor so he was willing to go do that and no be afraid of the result. …The dog-ass competitor.” Said he remains “a really good press player…nice feet.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 4, 2025
Von Miller
Paired with a great offense:
I had the chance to speak with Commanders LB Von Miller after today’s practice.
At 36-years-old, he’s hungrier than ever to get another ring.
Von told me, “when you are paired up with a great offense it allows me to do what I do, go chase quarterbacks and defend that lead.” pic.twitter.com/WBWser4Dnb
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 4, 2025