Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[davy]

Make no mistake about it - this staff LOVES Saahdiq Charles

https://twitter.com/Tiller56/status/1672612470714769408

[Chico23231]

Lotta folks talking about Khaleke Hudson

Hudson, a backup/special-teamer in his first three seasons, worked with the starters during the spring in part because Jamin Davis was recovering from offseason knee surgery and free agent signee Cody Barton was working with the backups as he learned the defense. Hudson impressed the coaches, however, building on a successful start in the regular-season finale. He played fast this spring — as he did in the finale against Dallas. While Washington entered the offseason wanting to improve its linebacker depth, Hudson’s one-game performance, as well as this spring, put that quest on hold.


Great sign

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Lotta folks talking about Khaleke Hudson

Hudson, a backup/special-teamer in his first three seasons, worked with the starters during the spring in part because Jamin Davis was recovering from offseason knee surgery and free agent signee Cody Barton was working with the backups as he learned the defense. Hudson impressed the coaches, however, building on a successful start in the regular-season finale. He played fast this spring — as he did in the finale against Dallas. While Washington entered the offseason wanting to improve its linebacker depth, Hudson’s one-game performance, as well as this spring, put that quest on hold.


Great sign

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/artic...14819_38962816

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/artic...14819_38962816

This would be great. Will be watching him super close in preseason before real games begin.

[Chico23231]

Jadeveon Clowney folks?

Being linked to us as a rotational piece, I’d say bring him in

[AnonEmouse]

I've no issue with trying Clowney out as cover, but does that then suggest a) we can't rely upon Young (or want to trade him) and/or b) that the depth we currently have isn't up to it?

[calia]

From The Athletic (and I think this is fair, and the thing I am probably worried about the most):

Washington Commanders
Has the offensive line improved enough?

“Enough” acknowledges some boost from the team moving on from last season’s older starting guards — Andrew Norwell will be released once healthy — and adding new personnel. Yet, virtually no Pro Bowl potential exists among the starters, and only left tackle Charles Leno is a definitive steady option. Let’s see how new right tackle Andrew Wylie (nine sacks allowed in 2022) performs with Sam Howell behind him instead of Super Bowl MVP/QB magician Patrick Mahomes, or Sam Cosmi takes to right guard duties or free-agent signee Nick Gates thrives at center or if the left guard battle between Saahdiq Charles and Chris Paul produces a definitive or default victor. Rookie center Ricky Stromberg and fourth-round tackle Braeden Daniels might be long-term answers, but 2023 may turn into redshirt seasons. Washington needs robust work from the OL right away. — Ben Standig

[Chief X_Phackter]

Other than the QB, the offensive line is definitely THE major question mark in my opinion. I think they are a better group, but that isn't saying much, and they are probably an injury or two away from being a liability.

[sdskinsfan2001]

I'm more worried about the offensive line than I am about Howell. I think they'll be an improvement over last year, but that's a low bar, and doesn't mean they will play well. Hopefully they can be league average. I'd take that.

[AnonEmouse]

Given the OL is still suspect, is there anybody remaining available as an FA worth picking up? There are still some guys unsigned, but are any of them better than what we have or worth signing at this point? I daresay we'll be looking at the guys that wash out of others camps down the line, so just sit and wait or pick up another name or 2 before camp?

[Chief X_Phackter]

I think Dalton Risner would be worth looking at. Not sure why he's still a FA. He's no All Pro, but could certainly compete with who we have currently.

[AnonEmouse]

Rumours circulating about Risner being looked at by multiple teams. https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/...rious-interest

I'd give him a look as he's probably as good as if not better than what we have.

[That Guy]

I don't think our OL is nearly good enough to not consider all potential upgrades.

[ThirdEyeSquad28]

Research question - > our defense was 3rd in yds allowed and 9th in points, how good was our defense really?

Well our defense benefited alot from dominating in time of possession all season, really shortening the game to protect our anemic offense….NOW, I dove deeper in what I think is a VERY strong statistical measure of a strong defense….Third down % conversion….we were #1 last year at 31.8%. Quite some distance from second place, and all top defenses in the top 10….believe it or not, it’s the 2nd lowest third down rate recorded in the last 4 years (2019 patriots 31.11%)…pats won Super Bowl that year I believe….


What I’m saying is our defense is LEGIT already, now add a healthy chase young, p Mathis….and Forbes/Martin to a secondary…maybe our offense can build a decent lead once in a while with EB…now our defense can play a one dimensial offense, now our D can really tee off and force turnovers/sacks….AND stay fresher too…I’m excited and we have a legit D coordinator who knows what he’s doing

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by ThirdEyeSquad28

Research question - > our defense was 3rd in yds allowed and 9th in points, how good was our defense really?

Well our defense benefited alot from dominating in time of possession all season, really shortening the game to protect our anemic offense….NOW, I dove deeper in what I think is a VERY strong statistical measure of a strong defense….Third down % conversion….we were #1 last year at 31.8%. Quite some distance from second place, and all top defenses in the top 10….believe it or not, it’s the 2nd lowest third down rate recorded in the last 4 years (2019 patriots 31.11%)…pats won Super Bowl that year I believe….


What I’m saying is our defense is LEGIT already, now add a healthy chase young, p Mathis….and Forbes/Martin to a secondary…maybe our offense can build a decent lead once in a while with EB…now our defense can play a one dimensial offense, now our D can really tee off and force turnovers/sacks….AND stay fresher too…I’m excited and we have a legit D coordinator who knows what he’s doing

Didn't realize this.. We used to have a major issue in that area in the past.

I'm with Chief, I'm in wait and see mode.