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Undrafted Edition: Drew White Looking to Impress Del Rio | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 29, 2022
4 min

Undrafted Edition: Drew White Looking to Impress Del Rio | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Washington was busy post-draft, signing over a dozen UDFA's. We previously featured undrafted Virginia State cornerback Will Adams in the last UDFA Edition. In this report, another potential contributor on the defensive side of the ball, could gain attention during camp and the pre-season. Notre Dame middle linebacker Drew White displayed true grit during the matchup vs Navy. He started at inside linebacker for the Fighting Irish, while dealing with a strained k

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Expanding Gibson's Role in the Receiving Game | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 26, 2022
3 min

Expanding Gibson's Role in the Receiving Game | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Washington surprised many fans by selecting Alabama RB Brian Robinson Jr. with the #98 overall selection in the 3rd round. After re-signing J.D. McKissic to a 2-year deal, a late round running back seemed like more in the realm of possibility. Trading back in the 1st round, allowed Ron Rivera to recoup a 3rd round, after trading away this year's pick for Carson Wentz. Some believed Robinson Jr. was a reach, especially with the talent available on the board. Gibs

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Rookie Edition: Chris Paul Has a Bright Future | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 23, 2022
3 min

Rookie Edition: Chris Paul Has a Bright Future | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Washington heads into the season with a new look interior offensive line. They lost pro bowl right guard Brandon Scherff, after multiple franchise tenders and failed to come to an agreement on a LTD. They released another guard in Ereck Flowers, but quickly replaced both Schreff and Flowers with seasoned veterans Andrew Norwell and Trai Turner. Although Wes Schweitzer is returning, interior o-line depth is something to keep an eye on during training camp. Washin

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Gandy-Golden Moving to Tight End is Intriguing | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 20, 2022
3 min

Gandy-Golden Moving to Tight End is Intriguing | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba The competition at tight end for Washington is worth keeping an eye on during training camp, with a few names names in the mix. Recent reports have mentioned, Logan Thomas could be eased along slowly, after ACL surgery and might not be fully ready for the start of the season. After his Dec 17th surgery, Thomas had the following to say regarding his recovery, per CBS Sports Washington. "We never put a projection on it. It's supposed to be a 10-month recovery from

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Undrafted Edition: Will Adams is a Player to Watch During Camp | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 16, 2022
3 min

Undrafted Edition: Will Adams is a Player to Watch During Camp | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba After signing only 1 UDFA in '21 (RB Jarrett Patterson), Ron Rivera has been a busy man post-draft, signing over a dozen UDFA's. Washington's most recent UDFA signing, a RIchmond native, sparked intrigue particularly with his measurables and performance during the HBCU Legacy Bowl. Virginia State University defensive back Will Adams impressed during Washington's recent rookie mini camp tryouts, which led to a multi-year contract offer. Adams displayed the type o

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Rookie Edition: Turner is a Red Zone Dynamo | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 13, 2022
4 min

Rookie Edition: Turner is a Red Zone Dynamo | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Heading into the NFL Draft, tight end was position that lacked much star power. In fact, the first TE wasn't drafted until the 2nd round (55 overall) when the Cardinals selected Colorado State's Trey McBride. Washington has been in the market for tight end depth, after Logan Thomas went down with an ACL injury after only 6 games in '21. Last year's 4th round selection (124th overall) John Bates, has a ton of upside as a traditional tight end, but Ron Rivera deci

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Cole Holcomb Getting the Keys | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 11, 2022
3 min

Cole Holcomb Getting the Keys | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Since Ron Rivera's arrival in Washington, the potential ceiling of the defense and the need for a franchise quarterback have been the primary topics of discussion among fans. The team addressed their need at QB by trading for signal caller Carson Wentz, but what about the need for a signal caller on defense? The MIKE or middle linebacker is responsible for making adjustments, audibles and calling out defensive signals pre-snap. Rivera and DC Jack Del Rio were ex

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Rookie Edition: Robinson Jr. Injects Power Into The Run Game | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 8, 2022
4 min

Rookie Edition: Robinson Jr. Injects Power Into The Run Game | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Washington's run game ranked 21st in the league in 2021 and led to RB being an off-season need. After selecting Antonio Gibson in the 3rd round of the '20 draft, Ron Rivera selected Alabama RB Brian Robinson Jr. 98th overall in the 3rd round this year. In '21, Washington's four backs finished with 1,596 rushing yards and 12 TDs as a group with Gibson accounting for 1,037 of those rushing yards and 7 TDs. Gibson's fumbling issues and J.D McKissic's injury, led ma

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Rookie Edition: Dotson Is A Game Changer | Washington Commanders

Adam Aniba

May 4, 2022
4 min

Rookie Edition: Dotson Is A Game Changer | Washington Commanders

By Adam Aniba Washington set the tone on Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, trading back from the #11 overall selection to #16 with the New Orleans Saints. In return for swapping 1st round selections, the Commanders received pick #98 in the 3rd rd and #120 in the 4th round. After trading their 3rd round rd pick for Carson Wentz. The trade back involved passing on receiver Alabama Jameson Williams and Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton, to the dismay of many fans. Instead, Penn State W

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