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Daniels embraces Blough's creative offense, grows into under-center role in Commanders OTAs
sports1 month ago

Daniels embraces Blough's creative offense, grows into under-center role in Commanders OTAs

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is adapting to first-year play-caller David Blough’s offense during OTAs, describing a collaborative, open-door approach across the QB room and coaching staff. The plan features more under-center snaps, play-action, and a balanced run-pass attack, with Daniels optimistic about learning the new system and staying healthy; coaches praise his mental quickness as Blough implements concepts similar to those seen in Chicago, aiming to improve efficiency and explosive plays.

via Hogs Haven|
#commanders#david-blough#jayden-daniels
NFC East Day 2 Shakeup: Giants, Commanders, Cowboys Add Key Youth
sports2 months ago

NFC East Day 2 Shakeup: Giants, Commanders, Cowboys Add Key Youth

Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft brought additional depth for the NFC East: Giants select Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee) at 37 and Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame) at 74; Commanders pick Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson) at 71; Cowboys grab Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan) at 92. Eagles had already added Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt) and Markel Bell (OT, Miami). Hood is a sticky cover man with limited ball production, Fields is a big-bodied contested-catch threat, Williams is a slot-oriented playmaker, and Barham is a lean, bendy edge with upside despite modest college sacks. Neither the Commanders nor Cowboys had a second-round pick due to prior trades.

via PhillyVoice|
#commanders#cowboys#giants
DraftBot Fires Off Final 2026 Commanders Mock: Delane Leads Defense, Kicker in Focus
sports2 months ago

DraftBot Fires Off Final 2026 Commanders Mock: Delane Leads Defense, Kicker in Focus

The DraftBot from Bris Vegas Systems releases its final 2026 Washington Commanders mock, prioritizing defense with Mansoor Delane at 7th overall, then trading up to 78 to grab Keylan Rutledge, followed by picks that include WR De’Zhaun Stribling, WR Malik Benson, DT Tyler Onyedim, kicker Trey Smack, and RB J’Mari Taylor in later rounds, all while noting the team’s ongoing need for a reliable kicker and depth, and a mock that blends need with BPA amid trade considerations.

via Hogs Haven|
#commanders#keylan-rutledge#mansoor-delane
Commanders trade-down plan shakes up 2026 NFL mock as Love rises early
sports2 months ago

Commanders trade-down plan shakes up 2026 NFL mock as Love rises early

A comprehensive 2026 NFL mock draft unfolds with Fernando Mendoza projected as a first-round QB1 to the Raiders, Jeremiyah Love slotted for an early pick with Tennessee, and Washington trading down to No. 20 in an intra-division swap that sends Dallas up to No. 7 for David Bailey, followed by a wide array of first-round picks across positions—edge rushers, receivers, and linemen—across the league.

via CBS Sports|
#commanders#jeremiyah-love#mock-draft
Tampering Fever Sparks a Frenzy: Cowboys, Commanders, and Alec Pierce in Play
sports4 months ago

Tampering Fever Sparks a Frenzy: Cowboys, Commanders, and Alec Pierce in Play

With the NFL’s legal tampering period starting, the rumor mill is buzzing: the Ravens’ blockbuster Crosby trade shapes plans across the league, including the Cowboys’ shift from chasing Crosby to exploring edge options like Hendrickson, Phillips, Oweh and Mafe. Washington’s Commanders, flush with over $80M in cap space, are expected to be active at wide receiver and running back, with Mike Evans and Rico Dowdle tied to opportunities. A.J. Brown trade chatter persists, with Patriots allegedly offering a first- and third-round pick while Eagles GM Howie Roseman holds firm on his price, and Alec Pierce has been linked to New England as a potential target. Romeo Doubs and Quay Walker rumors trail the Packers’ door toward possible moves, and Pierce’s market is heating up, with the Titans seen as a favorite fit given Indianapolis’ massive cap space. Philadelphia may pivot to Jaelan Phillips as a backup plan; if Phillips departs, Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard has been discussed as a cheaper option, though his contract could complicate a deal. In short, a flurry of moves feels imminent as free agency looms.

via SB Nation|
#alec-pierce#commanders#cowboys
Commanders should pass on Calais Campbell and lean into youth on defense
sports4 months ago

Commanders should pass on Calais Campbell and lean into youth on defense

The piece argues Washington should not sign aging defensive end Calais Campbell, citing his 40th birthday in 2026 and a one-year near-$11M deal as a repeat of Adam Peters’ prior veteran-signing misstep. It contends the team’s goal is to get younger and develop a core around players like Javon Kinlaw and others, rather than delaying growth with veteran additions. It suggests targeting rising defenders such as Boye Mafe or Odafe Oweh who fit a 3-4 scheme and offer longer-term upside, rather than investing in an aging, high-cost veteran.

via Riggo's Rag|
#3-4-defense#adam-peters#calais-campbell
Commanders’ RFK Stadium Plan: A High-Level NCPC Submission
local5 months ago

Commanders’ RFK Stadium Plan: A High-Level NCPC Submission

The Commanders’ proposed stadium at the RFK campus is detailed in a 35-page submission to the National Capital Planning Commission, focusing on how the project fits the surrounding area and meets legal requirements. The document does not include design specifics such as seating, food service, or field surface, but offers a broad overview with highlights and a link to the full document for review.

via Hogs Haven|
#commanders#land-use#local