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I wouldn’t call the season over. We could sign Decker, or move Coleman to LT. It’s 10th day of training camp, and while injuries suck, it’s football. Let’s have some optimism.

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It's a crushing blow. Everything was going too well wasn't it

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San Fran had injuries left and right last year but overcame and made playoffs and won a playoff game.

If our coaches are worth a damn, they’ll find a way around this. Minimum expectation is still at least a 9-8 record. DQ can’t do that, what’s the point of him. Playoffs might be out the window now but at least a winning season.6

Re: 2026 Commanders Training Camp
 

[quote=vallin21;1381124]I wouldn’t call the season over. We could sign Decker, or move Coleman to LT. It’s 10th day of training camp, and while injuries suck, it’s football. Let’s have some optimism.[/quote]

The situation sucks, but at least we have time to respond.

I thought that this is why we keep drafting tackles that we try to turn into guards, anyway … ?

Re: 2026 Commanders Training Camp
 

[QUOTE=vallin21;1381124]I wouldn’t call the season over. We could sign Decker, or move Coleman to LT. It’s 10th day of training camp, and while injuries suck, it’s football. Let’s have some optimism.[/QUOTE]


Sign Decker and have Coleman available too.

Re: 2026 Commanders Training Camp
 

[quote=punch it in;1381119]
Do we trade picks for Dion Dawkins? Broderick Jones in Pitt could be a cheaper option.[/quote]


Fuck no we don't trade any more picks.

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[QUOTE=NC_Skins;1381130]Fuck no we don't trade any more picks.[/QUOTE]


Yeah im not interested in doing so, but it is an option and a better one than not protecting 5 I think. I hate that we are even having this conversation.

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[quote=punch it in;1381129]Sign Decker and have Coleman available too.[/quote]This. Decker asked for a release after Detroit asked him to take a paycut. Just sign him to bolster the tackle position. Former 1st rounder and pro bowler. 32 years old. Cannot leave this position to chance.

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Brandon Coleman was our starting LT when we went to the championship game two years ago, maybe the sky isn’t falling.

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[quote=punch it in;1381133]Brandon Coleman was our starting LT when we went to the championship game two years ago, maybe the sky isn’t falling.[/quote]It would be awesome if he could lock it down. LT is such a vital position, and Tunsil is one of the best. Hoping there is some type of solution and the oline holds up. Would love to see Coleman make it work.

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There's no question that we will see a drop off in quality of LT with Coleman or anyone else - there is a reason why Tunsil is paid as one of top LTs in NFL. But there's also no question that we are still a playoff contender team.

Re: 2026 Commanders Training Camp
 

Mostly meaningless but still interesting to see the [URL="https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-2026-unofficial-depth-chart"]unofficial depth chart[/URL] as it uncovers two nuggets: (1) Amos is listed as starter over Douglas, so this means they expect Amos to be ready for the season. (2) Reaves is listed as a starter for FS instead of Martin..

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[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49574125/commanders-star-lt-laremy-tunsil-triceps-surgery[/url]


Looks like we are rolling with Coleman.

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When he was a starting LT (albeit as a rookie), Coleman was solid (0 sacks, 1 QB pressure across his starts, but overall 64 PFF -- 51/89 Ts -- [url]https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brandon-coleman/123068[/url]) but not in Tunsil's league, for sure. The problem is that our division boasts some elite rushers (and we're playing the Rams -- I can only imagine what the combo of Donald and Garrett is going to do to teams this year).

I hope Coleman has improved (and I've always liked him as a player) because if we're trotting him out at LT, his pass blocking is going to need to improve a lot since his rookie season. Not saying it won't or can't, but if it hasn't, I wonder whether they're considering moving him to RT and sliding Conley over to the left (as word is that he's really taken a step forward this year, under Tunsil's wing). I know that's not a simple fix, but it is still a month away from week 1.

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Signed Taylor Decker apparently. He was about 10 spots (PFF) ahead of Coleman at OT. But I suspect he's insurance and that they'll roll with Coleman.

EDIT: OK, so that may not be the case. I had read it in one of the BR report articles I was reading, but I cannot see anything confirming it. Sorry for the false alarm.