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[quote=skinsfaninok;1342651]Sounds like Howell is the real deal but of course time will tell[/quote]Heard it's close between him and Brissett, although Howell will get the green light to start assuming he looks decent in camp. Brissett is more of a game manager and will protect the ball. We have the receivers to air it out. Expect a lot of screens and quick releases especially with potential oline issues.

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Did the Commanders subreddit go dark? I don’t usually post there unless it’s during their Gameday live threads but the whole thing is locked up tight. I don’t think I got banned. Wtf


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[quote=DynamiteRave;1342667]Did the Commanders subreddit go dark? I don’t usually post there unless it’s during their Gameday live threads but the whole thing is locked up tight. I don’t think I got banned. Wtf


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[URL="https://www.npr.org/2023/06/12/1181376050/reddit-communities-go-dark-protest-new-api-developer-fees"]Thousands of Reddit communities 'go dark' in protest of new developer fees[/URL]

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[QUOTE=MTK;1342668][URL="https://www.npr.org/2023/06/12/1181376050/reddit-communities-go-dark-protest-new-api-developer-fees"]Thousands of Reddit communities 'go dark' in protest of new developer fees[/URL][/QUOTE]


Thanks! I go there for my training camp updates and hadn’t checked the subreddit in a few days. Appreciate it!


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[QUOTE=WCommandersfan99;1342646]I honestly think Ron will have to get us to the playoffs, at a minimum, to have a chance to be around in 2024. I am buying that Bienemy will have a good effect on the offense, although I'm hearing oline isn't looking so hot thus far.[/QUOTE]


The oline is my biggest concern. I was hoping that would end after the draft but……

Thank God Sam can run.

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[quote=punch it in;1342679]The oline is my biggest concern. I was hoping that would end after the draft but……

Thank God Sam can run.[/quote]Reports aren't great so far. Even the rookies aren't looking so hot. Super disappointing but let's be concerned in camp and hope moves are made.

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They haven't got pads on and are installing a new offence without practicing running plays so I think we need to cut them a little slack. There are options if things don't look good after a couple of weeks of training camp .

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1342680]Reports aren't great so far. Even the rookies aren't looking so hot. Super disappointing but let's be concerned in camp and hope moves are made.[/quote]

I'm not sure how much you can glean, or how you can get an accurate evaluation, from watching O-linemen work in shorts & t-shirts - Probably next to nothing...

We'll know more when they put on the pads and they have to deal with that D-line. Until then, I'm not putting too much stock into any of the "reports".

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Emmanuel Forbes reportedly already looks like the “CB1” in Washington. Forbes has reportedly “held his own” against Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson throughout training camp. Jahan Dotson said in a recent interview that the “hype is for real” about Forbes. Ron Rivera also noted that Forbes is a “ballhawk” and has a knack for causing turnovers. The Commanders rookie CB has left his teammates and coaches IMPRESSED.

[url]https://twitter.com/NFLRookieWatxh/status/1668056335542370305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1668056335542370305%7Ctwgr%5E6c8f4d1001be12824664f8f69b09805bbbd401e1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fwashington-commanders[/url]

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1342683]Emmanuel Forbes reportedly already looks like the “CB1” in Washington. Forbes has reportedly “held his own” against Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson throughout training camp. Jahan Dotson said in a recent interview that the “hype is for real” about Forbes. Ron Rivera also noted that Forbes is a “ballhawk” and has a knack for causing turnovers. The Commanders rookie CB has left his teammates and coaches IMPRESSED.

[url]https://twitter.com/NFLRookieWatxh/status/1668056335542370305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1668056335542370305%7Ctwgr%5E6c8f4d1001be12824664f8f69b09805bbbd401e1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fwashington-commanders[/url][/QUOTE]


It’s only June bro

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[QUOTE=GridIron26;1342684]It’s only June bro[/QUOTE]


Exactly. Let us be excited before it’s too late. Lol.

I happen to love that pick though and think the guy is going to be amazing. Carlos Rogers with hands made of pillows instead of stones.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1342682]I'm not sure how much you can glean, or how you can get an accurate evaluation, from watching O-linemen work in shorts & t-shirts - Probably next to nothing...

We'll know more when they put on the pads and they have to deal with that D-line. Until then, I'm not putting too much stock into any of the "reports".[/quote]

Yeah overreaction, wether it be excitement or disappointment, to training camp reports make little sense IMO... and we're not to TC yet ^^

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1342683]Emmanuel Forbes reportedly already looks like the “CB1” in Washington. Forbes has reportedly “held his own” against Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson throughout training camp. Jahan Dotson said in a recent interview that the “hype is for real” about Forbes. Ron Rivera also noted that Forbes is a “ballhawk” and has a knack for causing turnovers. The Commanders rookie CB has left his teammates and coaches IMPRESSED.

[url]https://twitter.com/NFLRookieWatxh/status/1668056335542370305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1668056335542370305%7Ctwgr%5E6c8f4d1001be12824664f8f69b09805bbbd401e1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fwashington-commanders[/url][/quote]He's an exciting player who is a playmaker for sure. His ints for tds in SEC was impressive. Him and Martin should be dynamite and secondary should be a strength. Just hope Forbes isn't too aggressive.

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[quote=GridIron26;1342684]It’s only June bro[/quote]

It's June and I posted a Tweet from June about June workouts.

Should I be talking about the future that hasn't happened yet?

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1342692]It's June and I posted a Tweet from June about June workouts.

Should I be talking about the future that hasn't happened yet?[/quote]

We all (including myself) always get hyped up about a player during offseason, only to be disappointed in the season. I'm not going to fall for this anymore!

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[quote=GridIron26;1342703]We all (including myself) always get hyped up about a player during offseason, only to be disappointed in the season. I'm not going to fall for this anymore![/quote]

I'm Lloyd Christmas on our chances this year. That bitch is gone.

[IMG]https://media4.giphy.com/media/j6uK36y32LxQs/giphy.gif[/IMG]

We have plenty of Debbie Downers around here, I'm not needed on that team.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1342683]Emmanuel Forbes reportedly already looks like the “CB1” in Washington. Forbes has reportedly “held his own” against Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson throughout training camp. Jahan Dotson said in a recent interview that the “hype is for real” about Forbes. Ron Rivera also noted that Forbes is a “ballhawk” and has a knack for causing turnovers. The Commanders rookie CB has left his teammates and coaches IMPRESSED.

[url]https://twitter.com/NFLRookieWatxh/status/1668056335542370305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1668056335542370305%7Ctwgr%5E6c8f4d1001be12824664f8f69b09805bbbd401e1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fwashington-commanders[/url][/quote]

This is the exact type of tweet I'll remember come September.

Looking forward to fans flipping shit the first time he gets burnt trying to be too aggressive.

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[IMG]https://gifdb.com/images/thumbnail/vince-vaughn-negative-town-wedding-crashers-td56tsygjgm9t7g6.gif[/IMG]

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Snyder really did crush spirits and break souls here.

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The hype around Dotson turned out to be real last year, seems very similar this year with Forbes.

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This defense is gonna be a monster this year.

Calling top 5, maybe top 3 in the league

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1342709][IMG]https://gifdb.com/images/thumbnail/vince-vaughn-negative-town-wedding-crashers-td56tsygjgm9t7g6.gif[/IMG][/quote]

I didn't say he'd be a bust, I think early impressions are good. Just saying him getting burnt is an inevitability, hope fans don't overreact when it does happen.

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[quote=Chico23231;1342716]This defense is gonna be a monster this year.

Calling top 5, maybe top 3 in the league[/quote]

I can see that

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The defense definitely looks ready for prime time, but unless the offense takes a big step forward it will be wasted.

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I want to see Forbes when the pads are on and he's got to deal AJ Brown and Devonta Smith. Until then nothing else really matters.

Early returns are he's holding his own.. IN PRACTICE.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1342733]I want to see Forbes when the pads are on and he's got to deal AJ Brown and Devonta Smith. Until then nothing else really matters.

Early returns are he's holding his own.. IN PRACTICE.[/quote]

[IMG]https://media.tenor.com/TqzlK2C_T6AAAAAd/practice-wetalkingaboutpractice.gi[/IMG]

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Practice performance is a bit Schroedingers cat. It's not game day performance but until game day comes around its the best measure you have. All you can ask of a player in practice is to do their best, and if they do, that's good. You don't dismiss a players performance at practice just because it's practice.

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[quote=Chico23231;1342734][IMG]https://media.tenor.com/TqzlK2C_T6AAAAAd/practice-wetalkingaboutpractice.gi[/IMG][/quote]

that never gets old listening to AI. lol

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1342744]Practice performance is a bit Schroedingers cat. It's not game day performance but until game day comes around its the best measure you have. All you can ask of a player in practice is to do their best, and if they do, that's good. You don't dismiss a players performance at practice just because it's practice.[/quote]

I just think we need to temper expectations. Let the kid play in an actual game before we crown him the #1 corner.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1342744]Practice performance is a bit Schroedingers cat. It's not game day performance but until game day comes around its the best measure you have. All you can ask of a player in practice is to do their best, and if they do, that's good. You don't dismiss a players performance at practice just because it's practice.[/quote]

If he was getting schooled right now I doubt the same people saying it’s just practice would give him the benefit of the doubt. He’d already be labeled a bust.

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[quote=MTK;1342774]If he was getting schooled right now I doubt the same people saying it’s just practice would give him the benefit of the doubt. He’d already be labeled a bust.[/quote]

Only the bad stuff counts!

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[QUOTE=AnonEmouse;1342744]Practice performance is a bit Schroedingers cat. It's not game day performance but until game day comes around its the best measure you have. All you can ask of a player in practice is to do their best, and if they do, that's good. You don't dismiss a players performance at practice just because it's practice.[/QUOTE]


Agreed. That goes for looking good or bad, like Matty alluded to. Certainly doesn’t mean that is who he is gonna be on the field, but it is no doubt an indication that they have a big learning curve ahead of them. That is when you hope he has a good work ethic, and that we have a solid staff.
Anyway, What else is there to do in the offseason other than measure performance in practice and practice is all we got. It is a pretty good estimation imo, unless you are a proven vet.

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[quote=MTK;1342668][URL="https://www.npr.org/2023/06/12/1181376050/reddit-communities-go-dark-protest-new-api-developer-fees"]Thousands of Reddit communities 'go dark' in protest of new developer fees[/URL][/quote]

Reddit is maybe the worst site on the internet. Glad this is happening

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Saw that we had interest in Kareem Hunt, I wouldnt be opposed to him coming in.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1342779]Saw that we had interest in Kareem Hunt, I wouldnt be opposed to him coming in.[/quote]

Man a couple years ago yes. Now, I support the youth movement [B]unless[/B] they think the rookie isn’t ready.

Always like Hunt

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1342779]Saw that we had interest in Kareem Hunt, I wouldnt be opposed to him coming in.[/quote]

Would be interesting. Not a lot of wear and tear as he's been splitting carries for a few years now; and not a concerning injury history either. He is three years older than A Gibson, but only has six more starts. I would be fine with it if they were to bring him in on a 2-3 year deal. A Robinson/Hunt tandem would be formidable. Where does that leave Gibson though. I don't see the need for both...trade / release?

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1342787]Would be interesting. Not a lot of wear and tear as he's been splitting carries for a few years now; and not a concerning injury history either. He is three years older than A Gibson, but only has six more starts. I would be fine with it if they were to bring him in on a 2-3 year deal. A Robinson/Hunt tandem would be formidable. Where does that leave Gibson though. I don't see the need for both...trade / release?[/quote]

I see Gibson being more of an x factor player this year, more lining up outside, reverses, etc

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I think it's just doing the due diligence, Hunt would be a nice back up plan if Gibson or Robinson gets injured.

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Found this article on Saahdiq Charles. I hope he pans out.

Make no mistake about it - this staff LOVES Saahdiq Charles and will give him every opportunity to win a spot at LG.

They want athletes on the O-line and despite how many of you feel about Chris Paul, Charles is BY FAR the better prospect/athlete. Just needs to stay healthy.

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No link?