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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
I am still quite excited about Lane. Kid is FAST and is a legit threat on returns also. It's not that I have an issue with nabbing Lane. It's just that I'm frustrated about edge being avoided when more resources have already been put into the offense this offseason.
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I don't see any way this group could be considered solid before the draft. I'm also pretty thrilled that AP drafted the best player and did not reach to fill a more immediate need and you should be as well. |
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https://riggosrag.com/luke-mccaffrey...sees-it-coming https://atozsports.com/nfl/washingto...acorey-brooks/ Jacorey Brooks also could get in the mix and was inexplicably not drafted. Noah Brown is back also and is decently productive. Think he can be moreso with the Deebo acquisition. I have said before in this forum that I don't mind getting Lane but would have preferred Swinson. No one knows who the better player is of the 2 so it is premature for you to assert that. What we do know is edge and defense were more of a need than wr. Last edited by WCommandersfan99; 05-04-2025 at 01:28 PM. |
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason ThreadThe versatility he's shown - working stunts, dropping in coverage, even spying athletic quarterbacks - gives defen
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Please read the article below on him: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/...nson-DE-Oregon The versatility he's shown - working stunts, dropping in coverage, even spying athletic quarterbacks - gives defensive coordinators a chess piece they can move around the formation. Put him in the right scheme, and you're looking at an impact player who should hear his name called in the late second round. Smart money's on Swinson outplaying his draft position. Lane is fast. This isn't college though. His stats in the mediocre ACC were pretty average around 500 yds rec/season. Our new udfa wr Ja'Corey Brooks had 1,000 alone in 1 season last year. Please don't come crying to me when our defense isn't good enough to win the SB next year. Jayden and the offense will be great, but barring more changes defense won't be good enough. |
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason ThreadThe versatility he's shown - working stunts, dropping in coverage, even spying athletic quarterbacks - gives defen
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As for Swinson, in 4 rounds 19 edge rushers were picked by 19 different FO before our pick. AP said that Lane was our top rated punt returner. We have 3 of our last 10 first round picks still on our team. We need talent first and foremost, not reaching for the 22nd edge rusher. That said, I do believe AP and crew will bring in a veteran edge on a 1 or 2 year deal. Keep in mind 20 teams brought in rookie edge rushers, that likely means an overpaid but productive vet will become available in the next wave of FA. And from your referenced link: Quote:
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason ThreadThe versatility he's shown - working stunts, dropping in coverage, even spying athletic quarterbacks - gives defen
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What we did needed and still need unfortunately is an edge. I'm all for BPA philosophy but not after 1 unit was sufficiently addressed (offense) moreso than the defense. You know VERY well that Lane will not start. I wouldn't even be surprised if he doesn't play a lot. He may return punts sure but again speed isn't everything. Production is. We had a far greater NEED that was neglected in this draft. Swinson may not start year 1 but his strength is pass rushing. He also could evolve into a strong run defender. I want SEC dudes especially on defense. He's not a liability against the rush. The article I referenced rated him at 80% for rush defense which clearly indicates not a liability. Actually the article states he could be a FORCE in a STARTING position by year 2. He can get bigger and likely will to aid with the rush defense. It's just that he's better at pass rushing grading out at 98% here. He is a superb athlete. Players with this type of athleticism and tools (high motor, great moves, sacks, TFL, etc.) are very difficult to find. This is what we needed especially with the loss of Fowler Jr. and his 10.5 sacks. Offense was added to and defense was taken from not only in FA but the draft also. |
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
Just recall this back and forth. Lotta hot air for a player or two just may not make much impacts lol... will be funny to recall one day
I'm fine without drafting swinson at this spot. I trust AP just fine.
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
getting on a pedestal for the 22nd rated edge guy is weird. no one knows how the future will unfold, but saying we're good at WR based on mccaffrey and sinnot showing absolutely nothing last year is really confusing. Sure they could be better this year, or not.
would a 4th round rookie that's a liability against the run and not the most athletic REALLY be pegged as a starter? You're all for BPA except when the GM actually goes BPA. The team is trying to win NOW. Lane helps them NOW. Random guy on internet says he could be good. COULD. If he matched your ad pitch, he wouldn't have made it to the 4th round. Also, how was the defense taken away from in the draft? +starting CB, +safety/LB hybrid depth = making the defense worse?? I don't follow. |
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
TBF on Sinnott and McCaffrey, staff have said they were very happy with Sinnott but Ertz surprised them with how much he could still do so dominated playing time, and film shows McCaffrey getting open a lot but it looks like Daniels didn't see/trust him. That can be worked on and nobody on staff etc. are saying he's not capable (not that they would at this stage though).
But totally agree, taking BPA over need there makes total sense, AP has made good picks so far and as plenty have said, every chance a quality Edge FA is going to be available between now and the season. No reason not to trust the process. |
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
I'm not going to go on about the 4th rd selection anymore. Clearly I would have preferred defense as I feel at is was not addressed enough so far this offseason. Eagles easily had the best team defense last year by a wide margin in their Super Bowl season. Fans can talk about Hurts, Barkley, and Brown all day but their defense was dominant. I don't feel ours is good enough for 2025 for the ultimate goal. Hope I'm wrong.
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Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
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i am actual setting the expectation that we are not going to go as far next year i think its a great team and it is building all those close games at the end of the year ; if they have gone a different way our expectations for this year be a bit different i hope i am wrong too!
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