Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

Washington Commanders player suspended through 2023 season for betting on NFL games , I think they are 4 Lions players also.




Ian Rapoport
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Sources: NFL suspended 5 players, including #Lions WR Jameson Williams, for violations of NFL gambling policy. #Lions’ CJ Moore & Quintez Cephus, plus #Commanders' Shaka Toney, are suspended indefinitely (at least 1 year). Williams & DET’s Stanley Berryhill are suspended 6 games.

Washington Commanders player suspended through 2023 season for betting on NFL games , I think they are 4 Lions players also.




Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
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Sources: NFL suspended 5 players, including #Lions WR Jameson Williams, for violations of NFL gambling policy. #Lions’ CJ Moore & Quintez Cephus, plus #Commanders' Shaka Toney, are suspended indefinitely (at least 1 year). Williams & DET’s Stanley Berryhill are suspended 6 games.

So does this make Edge Rusher a higher priority in the draft?

So does this make Edge Rusher a higher priority in the draft?

Toney is the last guy on the depth chart for pass rushers so it won't alter our draft plans. Heck, I would even bet that the team could find an undrafted rookie to replace Toney easily.

So does this make Edge Rusher a higher priority in the draft?

For special teams they will need to replace him as he was in on the majority of ST snaps, but he barely played on defense.

I think edge rusher is a higher priority than most people are thinking though. Maybe not the number one priority, but you could argue that it's top five.

For special teams they will need to replace him as he was in on the majority of ST snaps, but he barely played on defense.

I think edge rusher is a higher priority than most people are thinking though. Maybe not the number one priority, but you could argue that it's top five.

Agreed, especially on the special teams part. But i think they know that either Sweat or Young will have to go or the d-line will be way to expensive. I think they will use a 3rd or 4th on an Edge rusher.

Keim just shared one interesting nugget in his podcast, the team is expecting Chris Paul or Saahdiq Charles to compete for guard spot and it seems like the team doesn't expect Norwell to start. This is a good news. It will be interesting to see how we shuffle the Oline if we draft a tackle in early rounds.

Keim just shared one interesting nugget in his podcast, the team is expecting Chris Paul or Saahdiq Charles to compete for guard spot and it seems like the team doesn't expect Norwell to start. This is a good news. It will be interesting to see how we shuffle the Oline if we draft a tackle in early rounds.

Charles and Norvell need to be replaced.

I think Paul has a good chance to at least be G number 3 (next man up).

Charles and Norvell need to be replaced.

I think Paul has a good chance to at least be G number 3 (next man up).

Agreed. I think the current set up is: Leno/rookie - Paul/? - Roullier - Cosmi - Wylie.

I still think that if we draft a tackle high he goes to RT or LG for a season or two until Leno leaves or is cut. If he goes to RT then Wylie will shift back to his better position at RG and Cosmi to LG. Add a young centre behind Gates in rnd 3 or 4 and we are set. Cutting Norwell, Roullier and Cornelius Lucas saves $16m on the cap.

Agreed. I think the current set up is: Leno/rookie - Paul/? - Roullier - Cosmi - Wylie.

Or if they draft Darnell Wright or another T in the 1st:

Leno (I imagine he starts here 1 more year)/Wylie/Roullier or Gates/Cosmi/1st Round Tackle.

Depending on how the draft falls, I wouldn't be surprised if we drafted a C to back-up Gates and released Roullier. Use that money to sign some post-draft casualties from other teams for other positions of need.