Logan Paulsen is always a good listen, and he did not disappoint grading the Commanders’ rookie class.
Paulsen and Craig Hoffman broke down the 2024 class in an episode of their “Take Command” podcast this week.
For now, Commanders Wire will provide selected summary statements by Paulsen. Here is the episode in full.
- Jayden Daniels (Rd 1, 2) “The number one thing for me was his consistency…The amount of work each week to get back to that pinnacle…for him to come back each and every week and trust the process was impressive.”
- Jer’Zhan Newton (Rd 2, 36) “At times he was physically outmatched…I am excited to see him in year two with a full offseason…I do think you see the work ethic, the physical play.”
- Mike Sainristil (Rd 2, 50) “What Sainristil did this year can’t be overstated…The flexibility he brought to the defense…he embodies what it means to be a Commander…he’s a special football player.”
- Ben Sinnott (Rd 2, 53) “You see the athlete, the physicality, the want-to…he is not the underneath route running winner that Zach Ertz is…at times he had a lack of awareness in the run game.”
- Brandon Coleman (Rd 3, 67) “He probably exceeded expectations playing tackle…he has moved from guard to tackle at TCU…he’s a good athlete…He is for sure a starting NFL offensive lineman.”
- Luke McCaffrey (Rd 3, 100) “He is not yet a great separator; only played receiver two years previously…he competes, he’s tough…he’s a bigger body guy…what is his role next year?”
- Jordan Magee (Rd 5, 139) “He’s got that competitive dog…was injured in preseason then again in season…I’m excited for him to get healthy and play…
- Dominique Hampton (Rd 5, 161) “was learning a new position, being converted from safety down to linebacker…might not ever play in the NFL..
- Javontae Jean-Baptiste (Rd 7, 222) “like his length, play strength…for a 7th round pick to be in the mix for playing time next year that is a good thing…he’s a nice find (at 222).
- Tyler Owens (UFA) “A special teams maniac…that may be how he makes his NFL money”
- Colson Yankoff (UFA) “Another maniac, fast, big, strong…really covered kicks well… Yankoff and Owens have roles for next year”