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Washington’s defense ranked in the NFL’s lower third last season, necessitating the firing of Joe Whitt Jr. at the end of last season. Daronte Jones was brought in to correct the issues with the defense, and Dan Quinn has asserted the new defensive coordinator will have full control of the defense and implement his own […]
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Commanders links Articles NFL.com 2026 NFL Draft: Ten rookies in position to succeed in Year 1 and beyond I’ve gathered 10 such rookies, trying to focus on players who are A) ready to produce right away, B) primed to meet an immediate team need, C) entering a favorable developmental situation or D) all of the […]
To conclude this year’s preview of the Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Award contest, the final instalment takes a look at the Dark Horses and Sleeper candidates. Front Runners Chasing Pack Dark Horses and Longshots These are the “other guys”, players who for one reason or another are facing an even steeper climb to grab fans’ attention […]
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters said he didn’t think former Ohio State LB Sonny Styles would be available when they got on the clock for the seventh overall pick. It was an easy decision for the team, and he said Styles checked all the boxes as a person and as a football player. “Sonny […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Why Antonio Williams Is What Washington Commanders Offense Needs [T]he Amon-Ra St. Brown comparison is the right one. St. Brown entered the league as a mid-round pick who won with craft, separation, and reliability rather than raw athleticism. Williams has the same profile — 70-plus PFF receiving grades against man, […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a productive, strong-armed quarterback from Rutgers: QB Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers Selection: Seventh round, No. 223 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 216 pounds Realistic expect...
In yesterday’s opening installment, I previewed the early front runners for Hogs Haven’s annual Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Award. These were the roster hopefuls with the most obvious potential to generate pre-season hype, as viewed at this point in time, after the first wave of UDFA signings, and a few weeks ahead of OTAs. In some […]
Nick Cross is from the DMV. He was born in Bowie, Maryland. He attended DeMatha Catholic High and then went to the University of Maryland. After four years with the Indianapolis Colts, Cross has come back home. That was assured this spring, with a two-year, $13 million contract in free agency. The Washington Commanders acquired an every-down safety with over 1,000 […]
Commanders links Articles What RB Kaytron Allen Brings to the Washington Commanders Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Allen leaves college as the all time leading rusher in Penn State history, ahead of some greats like Saquon Barkley. At 5-foot-11, 216 pounds, Allen is a short but stout running back that lacks great burst and long speed, […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a tough-as-nails interior lineman from Michigan State: C Matt Gulbin, Michigan State Selection: Sixth round, No. 209 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 305 pounds What assistant G...
With the 2026 draft out of the way, and first wave of UDFA singings concluded, the 91-man offseason roster is coming into shape as we look to OTAs later this month. By my estimate, there are currently seven starting positions and one specialist position to be decided, or at least up for challenge, in […]
Commanders links Articles Last Man Standig (paywall) Building front to back: The Commanders’ bet on defensive speed over secondary personnel [W]hen the draft concluded, Washington hadn’t selected a single defensive back. Not early. Not late. Not at all. Washington didn’t forget about the secondary. It deprioritized it. If there’s a single stat that explains Washington’s […]
Following last year’s disastrous defensive performance, Washington fans have been clamoring for a total overhaul. They were rewarded with a new defensive mind in Daronte Jones and upgrades to the front seven, including Odafe Oweh, Sonny Styles, Tim Settle, K’Lavon Chaisson, and Leo Chenal. Free agent additions to the secondary were not as plentiful, but […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate a super-productive rusher from Penn State: RB Kaytron Allen, Penn State Selection: Sixth round, No. 187 overall Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 216 pounds What assistant GM Lance Newm...
Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters was interviewed by Tom Pelissero and Judy Batista on NFL Network this morning. He talked about draft fatigue and returning to normal life briefly before he gets back to work. Peters said he didn’t get to interact with the guys a lot during Phase 1 of the offseason workouts, but […]
Jayden Daniels didn’t have much during his second NFL season. Injuries marred his follow-up to a rookie of the year campaign where the Commanders reached the NFC title game. The quarterback missed 10 total games due to a knee sprain, a hamstring strain and an elbow dislocation that was subsequently aggravated. The former No. 2 overall draft pick played in seven games and finished only four, leaving Washington too often without its best […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 5 things to know about QB Athan Kaliakmanis He’s one of the most experienced starters in his class. The 2026 quarterback class was considered to be a light one. Fortunately, the Commanders are not in the market for a starting quarterback, but in terms of finding a potential backup, there weren’t […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate an athletic pass rusher from the SEC: EDGE Joshua Josephs, Tennessee Selection: Fifth round, No. 147 overall Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 242 pounds What […]
Dan Quinn looked right into a Commanders in-house camera moments after Washington selected linebacker Sonny Styles and said two words we’ll have to paraphrase on this family-friendly site. “Eff yeah.” The Commanders got their guy. Their head coach was pumped. Rightfully so. Styles was one of the best prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, only available at No. 7 […]
Editor’s note: Everyone’s excited about the Commanders’ NFL Draft haul. Rightfully so. That doesn’t mean each selection will slot into a prominent role as a rookie. We’ll discuss realistic expectations for each player over the next few days, leading into Commanders rookie minicamp. In this installment, we evaluate the Clemson receiver getting a lot of love from the fan base: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson Selection: No. 71 overall Height/Weight: 5-foot-11.5/187 pounds What Adam […]
Commanders links Articles ESPN Commanders revamp defense with youth, speed The Commanders ranked 27th in points and last in yards last season. They were 31st in opposing quarterbacks QBR, and their 27 turnovers combined the past two seasons was next to last. The first step to improving was hiring defensive coordinator Daronte Jones, a former […]
The Washington Commanders are entering a critical offseason in 2026, and needed an infusion of youth, talent, and some luck as they try to bounce back from a 5-12 season. The second year of Adam Peters’ “recalibration” of the roster started with sky-high expectations after an NFC Championship Game appearance the year before. A Terry […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com Why Washington didn’t draft a DB [T[he two biggest factors were that they like the players they already have, and the [players] they did take in the draft ended up bringing more overall value to the team. “When we were picking a player in those rooms, it just didn’t make the […]
The 2026 Pick-3 draft prediction contest was yet another installment in the history of the annual Hogs Haven draft extravaganza, which had its 10th iteration this year. After setting an all-time record in 2024 with 98 entrants, the contest fell back to earth slightly in 2025 with 67 entrants. It saw a slight uptick to […]