Commanders 2024 Free Agency Thread

[MTK]

Commanders sign Haggai Chisom Ndubuis from international player pathway program

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Becton signs with Eagles, of course. Lol. Would have taken a flyer on him.

I am questioning the thought that we can just wing it at Tackle with a rookie quarterback but…..

[Chico23231]

Tackle and CB…I think we still sniffing around possible adds.

[That Guy]

We're not getting a true #1 CB at this point unless someone on the roster steps up big. We could still get a starting OT, but only because the ones we have aren't very good. OT could merit a trade too (because QB).

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by That Guy

We're not getting a true #1 CB at this point unless someone on the roster steps up big. We could still get a starting OT, but only because the ones we have aren't very good. OT could merit a trade too (because QB).

We better hope the pass rush gets there quickly with the new def additions (Ferrell, Armstrong, Fowler, etc.) Getting a new off tackle and #1 corner most notable priorities currently.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

We better hope the pass rush gets there quickly with the new def additions (Ferrell, Armstrong, Fowler, etc.) Getting a new off tackle and #1 corner most notable priorities currently.

DQ took an abysmal Dallas D and turned them elite. I'm not saying that it will happen overnight, but I trust his coaching abilities to enhance current and new players.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

DQ took an abysmal Dallas D and turned them elite. I'm not saying that it will happen overnight, but I trust his coaching abilities to enhance current and new players.

Agree. However we don't have a Micah Parsons. Him and Trevon Diggs totally changed that defense. Love what Quinn did there and what he will do here. Parsons is one of the top players in the league at any position and a playmaker. Our defense, desperately, needs a playmaker and tone setter like Parsons which we've been lacking for years.

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Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Agree. However we don't have a Micah Parsons. Him and Trevon Diggs totally changed that defense. Love what Quinn did there and what he will do here. Parsons is one of the top players in the league at any position and a playmaker. Our defense, desperately, needs a playmaker and tone setter like Parsons which we've been lacking for years.

You are 100 percent correct but to take a different approach, Their defense was top heavy. I think we can have a very good/great defense under DQ with an overall better group. Our D line for example. So much hinges on our secondary and whether Forbes and BSJ are able to be coached up. Martin too.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

DQ took an abysmal Dallas D and turned them elite. I'm not saying that it will happen overnight, but I trust his coaching abilities to enhance current and new players.

Look at the amount of Safeties and hands in the ground Dline men we have.

How he chooses to give looks is gonna be awesome. Lotta blitzers available for pressure.

I still think it’s pretty interesting and maybe a tell that we didn’t get a pro typical edge rusher in the draft. Look for Linebacker and box safety to be heavily involved in pass rushing.

[vallin21]

Someone on another thread brought this up; but adding Gilmore for 1 year would make a ton of sense. CB currently is a much bigger need than OT (IMO)

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by vallin21

Someone on another thread brought this up; but adding Gilmore for 1 year would make a ton of sense. CB currently is a much bigger need than OT (IMO)

I can't agree with that because having a healthy JD on the field is THE most important factor in our future success. I believe that we must find a reliable short-term veteran solution to, at least, our LT need.

I'd love to add Gilmore, as well. Plus, I think we might be underestimating Michael Davis who will also help.

With the depth of pass rushers we now have at numerous positions we should be able to give opposing offenses fits which will be a great help to our secondary.

Hopefully, we'll add more veteran help at LT and CB. If we do, then I'll feel very confident that we can have a winning team in the upcoming season. Yum, the Kool Aid tastes good!

[Chief X_Phackter]

I'm not sure how much of an upgrade your going to get with a different left tackle, out of those currently available. It would probably be a wash.

Maybe an upgrade gets cut at some point, and if that happens I hope they jump on it...but that's highly doubtful.

[KI Skins Fan]

Donovan Smith and Andrus Peat are still available as UFA. Both of them play LT (Peat since last season). What are your thoughts about adding one of them as a short term answer to our LT situation?

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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Donovan Smith and Andrus Peat are still available as UFA. Both of them play LT (Peat since last season). What are your thoughts about adding one of them as a short term answer to our LT situation?

Yes. I would take a flyer on just about anyone at this point.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Honestly, I don't think there's any Left or Right Tackle out there at this point who is going to be an upgrade over what we have - including Becton who was recently picked up by the Eagles.

I would wait until teams start making roster moves and see who comes available in the next couple months. My guess is they already have some ideas regarding potential roster cuts around the league.

It's hard to imagine going into the regular season with just Wylie, Lucas, and Coleman (R) as the top 3 tackles. I guess you have Cosmi if you need him in a pinch, but that just weakens the interior.