Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread

[That Guy]

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brisset is way ahead in kinds of categories. 8-13 vs ~23-25

we have good receivers, so getting a guy with touch that actually gets DPIs called is probably a big upgrade.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Question can you explain why you think this is an upgrade?

His arm is made of flesh and bone and not pasta?

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

John Keim on Twitter

As expected OL Tyler Larsen has agreed to a deal with Washington, per source

Very solid move too. He out played expectations when he got to see the field, position flex, very good back up.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Very solid move too. He out played expectations when he got to see the field, position flex, very good back up.

Agreed. Hopefully he stays healthy.

[FrenchSkin]

Love the Brissett signing. Not only a very good back up. But also legit competition in camp for Howell. Yes if Howell is anything we hope he is he should win the job, but if he doesn't it wouldn't be a massive shocker to see Brissett start. Wouldn't be a good news cuz we would still be looking for our QB, but wouldn't shock me.

[rocnrik]

We currently have Howell, Fromm on roster … we can’t go into season with that now can we?? So I don’t see any issue at all with Brissett signing … nobody is saying he is the franchise guy …. hopefully Howell is the starter but if he can’t beat out Brissett then we will still be searching ..

[punch it in]

Seriously not sure why people are upset about Brissett being our backup? What was everyone expecting? Brady?

[Meks]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Seriously not sure why people are upset about Brissett being our backup? What was everyone expecting? Brady?

It's not the back up thing, it's the hey he could be our starter! ... thing.

No, he's not a starter unless he makes a giant leap this off-season lol. No issue with him being a backup, issue with him even sniffing the qb1 role after watching every game he played last year

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Meks

It's not the back up thing, it's the hey he could be our starter! ... thing.

No, he's not a starter unless he makes a giant leap this off-season lol. No issue with him being a backup, issue with him even sniffing the qb1 role after watching every game he played last year

Yesterday Sam was QB-1. Today Sam is QB-1. Is Brissett better than Jake Fromm? A backup is always an injury away and until today that guy was Taylor Heinicke or Jake Fromm? Lol. It is a solid depth move at quarterback. If he becomes the starter it’s because he understands EB’s system and earns it. Like Rocnrik said if Brissett wins the job or inherits it than Sam isn’t the guy either and we draft someone next year when the class is arguably better.

I just don’t understand what the problem is with Brissett. Who did everyone want here this morning???

[Meks]

I think I'm even more worried about the coaching staffs massive blunders and somehow brissett starts. Like Wentz. And we lose games fast. Then he starts again later in the year for a shortsighted (my opinion) reason and we lose an important game, fast.

Brisset is not a starting option I have no problem him being here but not to be looked at as a potential starter, call the season at that point like the browns season last year. I saw it, every game 🤷 I can't give you stats on why but unless he drastically improves, or fits here, we don't win games,see ya next season.

[Meks]

Hell, howell could blow it, but at least he got his shot. Rather go down swinging with him than watch brisset this year. Maybe he proves me wrong and the ones not in this line of thinking please feel free to line up with all the I told ya so's in the book. That's totally fine.

The guy just doesn't have what it takes to win games. I can't sit here with watching him all of last year and say much of anything positive besides hey his arm is stronger than TH.

The list ends there.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I have zero problem with the Brissett signing. I am not sure who everyone (who is complaining) thought we were going to get. He was definitely the best backup / 'bring in a veteran for competition' type quarterback who wasn't going to cost the farm.

This is good, and EB is making this decision, not RR. Which means he likely fits the offense EB plans to run here.

Nothing wrong with competition. If Howell can't win the job, he was never the guy anyway. I'd rather find that out before the games count, and have a capable guy like Brissett on the roster to put out there if that's the case.

If Howell wins the competition, hopefully we're on to something.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I have zero problem with the Brissett signing. I am not sure who everyone (who is complaining) thought we were going to get. He was definitely the best backup / 'bring in a veteran for competition' type quarterback who wasn't going to cost the farm.

This is good, and EB is making this decision, not RR. Which means he likely fits the offense EB plans to run here.

Nothing wrong with competition. If Howell can't win the job, he was never the guy anyway. I'd rather find that out before the games count, and have a capable guy like Brissett on the roster to put out there if that's the case.

If Howell wins the competition, hopefully we're on to something.

We sure about that? I mean that's logical but I don't put anything past this organization and staff.

I don't know that I have any faith in whom they think wins competitions either. Man, severely scarred I guess 🤷

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by rocnrik

We currently have Howell, Fromm on roster … we can’t go into season with that now can we?? So I don’t see any issue at all with Brissett signing … nobody is saying he is the franchise guy …. hopefully Howell is the starter but if he can’t beat out Brissett then we will still be searching ..

I don't see an issue with it either (we needed someone) I just question the pollyannish take that he is a major upgrade over Heinicke.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by Meks

We sure about that? I mean that's logical but I don't put anything past this organization and staff.

I don't know that I have any faith in whom they think wins competitions either. Man, severely scarred I guess 🤷

Well one thing to point (if reports are accurate) out is that apparently Heinicke was the 1st choice but he signed elsewhere.