Commanders Training Camp 2024
 

Camp recently started and some observations noted below:

1) Jayden Daniels looking sharp so far. Love the work ethic and seemingly lack of entitlement, not needing to be named the starter yet.

2) Jordan Magee looking strong. He's mentioned in nearly every defensive write up. Kid likely starts. Davis probably used situationally to rush passer or cut.

3) Forbes has put some weight on. Probably needs to put more on, but this is a step in the right direction. Cannot ignore his ability to be a ballhawk, but rookie season was rough. Huge year for him and many others.

Wanting to see this team with at least a winning record this year as a minimum goal.

HTTC!

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I grow increasingly optimistic with each report out of camp. It's early but this is all the info we have to date and Jayden appears to be looking great. I am getting excited at the reports on players like Magee, I totally expect this group to find gems in the middle rounds and this could be one of them. Johnny Newton's rapid return was a great surprise now I feel he will have an impact where as before I was concerned he would miss camp and kind of lose his rookie season.

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Thanks for starting this thread, I've been slacking with my duties

[URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/7/28/24206764/pictures-videos-news-and-notes-from-the-washington-commanders-training-camp-day-4"]Pictures, videos, news, and notes from the Washington Commanders Training Camp Day 4[/URL]

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[quote=Darrell Green Fan;1363178]I grow increasingly optimistic with each report out of camp. It's early but this is all the info we have to date and Jayden appears to be looking great. I am getting excited at the reports on players like Magee, I totally expect this group to find gems in the middle rounds and this could be one of them. Johnny Newton's rapid return was a great surprise now I feel he will have an impact where as before I was concerned he would miss camp and kind of lose his rookie season.[/quote]Newton being healthy at the beginning of camp is huge news. Kid could be a monster. Most had a 1st rd grade on him prior to the injury.

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The way Finlay/co are talking Jamin Davis might not even make the roster, apparently he hasn't been looking great as a pass rusher. Sucks but if the staff feels like they can't save him it's best for us to move on.

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[quote=mooby;1363186]The way Finlay/co are talking Jamin Davis might not even make the roster, [B]apparently he hasn't been looking great as a pass rusher[/B]. Sucks but if the staff feels like they can't save him it's best for us to move on.[/quote]

That's unfortunate, I was kinda hoping the plan was to showcase him in pre-season and hope some team might bite and we'd get something for him. :(

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1363174]Camp recently started and some observations noted below:

[B]1) Jayden Daniels looking sharp so far. Love the work ethic and seemingly lack of entitlement, not needing to be named the starter yet.
[/B]
2) Jordan Magee looking strong. He's mentioned in nearly every defensive write up. Kid likely starts. Davis probably used situationally to rush passer or cut.

3) Forbes has put some weight on. Probably needs to put more on, but this is a step in the right direction. Cannot ignore his ability to be a ballhawk, but rookie season was rough. Huge year for him and many others.

Wanting to see this team with at least a winning record this year as a minimum goal.

HTTC![/quote]

Watch the latest Hard Knocks offseason with NYG; they wanted JD5 so bad, they were in love with him leading up to the draft

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[URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/7/29/24208559/open-practice-takeaway-martin-taking-starting-safety-reps-more-first-team-for-mariota-sainristil"]Quan Martin taking most starting Safety reps, more first-team reps for Marcus Mariota, Mike Sainristil stands out[/URL]

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[quote=MTK;1363194][URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/7/29/24208559/open-practice-takeaway-martin-taking-starting-safety-reps-more-first-team-for-mariota-sainristil"]Quan Martin taking most starting Safety reps, more first-team reps for Marcus Mariota, Mike Sainristil stands out[/URL][/quote]Sainristil should be lockdown. This is the kid that Nick Saban said "may be the best football player in the draft pound for pound." I expect significant improvement in the entire back 7 of the defense this year. Pretty woeful last year.

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[url]https://x.com/jpfinlaynbcs/status/1817934318120894897?s=46[/url]

good news

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We're going to be a good team in the near future. I'm just more and more pumped for Jayden Daniels. He is checking every box you can have checked at this point. Let's fucking go baby!!

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1363225]We're going to be a good team in the near future. I'm just more and more pumped for Jayden Daniels. He is checking every box you can have checked at this point. Let's fucking go baby!![/quote]Yes agree, especially if the oline comes through. I think people are forgetting that McLaurin, Dotson, and LMC all are pretty fast. Brown can be a deep threat also. Daniel's deep ball is bigtime. Just needs pass protection.

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I'm hearing Brandon Colemen is doing a pretty good so far at LT. It would be a massive win to hit on a starting LT in the third round. We shall see.

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[quote=drumkat44;1363231]I'm hearing Brandon Colemen is doing a pretty good so far at LT. It would be a massive win to hit on a starting LT in the third round. We shall see.[/quote]

keim podcast from monday touched on the o line; good fast listen

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9KLj1ZWo1A[/url]

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[quote=drumkat44;1363231]I'm hearing Brandon Colemen is doing a pretty good so far at LT. It would be a massive win to hit on a starting LT in the third round. We shall see.[/quote]Yes, it would be huge. Reports indicate Daniels thew all kinds of dimes at practice today. Sainistril really sticking out as a stud also. Eager to see the 1st preseason game.

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1363234]Yes, it would be huge. Reports indicate Daniels thew all kinds of dimes at practice today. Sainistril really sticking out as a stud also. Eager to see the 1st preseason game.[/quote]

JD5 is having a great camp

C Williams is a mix bag

D Maye is strrrrrugling

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Hold onto your pants, it's only training camp....

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[quote=GridIron26;1363238]Hold onto your pants, it's only training camp....[/quote]

yup, but nice to hear jd5 is doing well so far

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[quote=mredskins;1363237]JD5 is having a great camp

C Williams is a mix bag

D Maye is strrrrrugling[/quote]Sounds good to me. Don't think anyone can deny Daniel's talent and work ethic. Exciting times.

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Man, how many Ron draft picks gonna get cut after camp?

I think some folks gonna be surprised

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[quote=Chico23231;1363242]Man, how many Ron draft picks gonna get cut after camp?

I think some folks gonna be surprised[/quote]Davis is a real possibility. Magee is balling out at lb and Davis is looking ok rushing the passer. Just don't think he's big enough for that role.

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[quote=GridIron26;1363238]Hold onto your pants, it's only training camp....[/quote]

This. It's great to hear positives...but doesn't mean a thing. Yet.

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[quote=Chico23231;1363242]Man, how many Ron draft picks gonna get cut after camp?

I think some folks gonna be surprised[/quote]

I don't think anyone should be surprised with Ron's guys getting cut. New staff = no loyalties.

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[URL="https://riggosrag.com/posts/5-commanders-players-silencing-their-doubters-2024-training-camp"]5 Commanders players silencing their doubters at 2024 training camp[/URL]

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Yes it's only training camp but it's especially hard not to drink the Koolaid this year. Just the ownership, complete new coaching staff and a roster overhaul is exciting. To be honest I wasn't a fan of the DQ hiring at first but I'm all in with what he has done so far. So much change I don't know really what to expect but I'm very optimistic! HTTR!!

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[quote=MTK;1363251][URL="https://riggosrag.com/posts/5-commanders-players-silencing-their-doubters-2024-training-camp"]5 Commanders players silencing their doubters at 2024 training camp[/URL][/quote]If Forbes could improve significantly this year that would be huge. Really felt bad for the kid last year. Not ready to give up on him, but this is a big year. Dude was a straight ballhawk in college. Glad he's put on some weight.

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1363253]If Forbes could improve significantly this year that would be huge. Really felt bad for the kid last year. Not ready to give up on him, but this is a big year. Dude was a straight ballhawk in college. Glad he's put on some weight.[/quote]

The scheme did him no favors either, if he can't succeed under DQ his time will be short in the NFL.

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[quote=drumkat44;1363252]Yes it's only training camp but it's especially hard not to drink the Koolaid this year. Just the ownership, complete new coaching staff and a roster overhaul is exciting. To be honest I wasn't a fan of the DQ hiring at first but I'm all in with what he has done so far. So much change I don't know really what to expect but I'm very optimistic! HTTR!![/quote]

I'm the same way about Quinn. I think he was the right man for the job now. But was no where near or top choice originally.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1363260]I'm the same way about Quinn. I think he was the right man for the job now. But was no where near or top choice originally.[/quote]

Your top choice or Adam Peters? Because he was definitely AP's top choice.

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[quote=MTK;1363262]Your top choice or Adam Peters? Because he was definitely AP's top choice.[/quote]

I meant not my top choice. Not sure why my brain put "or" in there originally. That was a lazily put together OP on my part. Should have read:

[I]I'm the same way about Quinn. I think he is the right man for the job now. But he was nowhere near my top choice originally.[/I]

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1363263]I meant not my top choice. Not sure why my brain put "or" in there originally. That was a lazily put together OP on my part. Should have read:

[I]I'm the same way about Quinn. I think he is the right man for the job now. But he was nowhere near my top choice originally.[/I][/quote]

Gotcha.

Maybe AP knew what he was doing after all, we'll see how it plays out on the field of course.

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[quote=MTK;1363256]The scheme did him no favors either, if he can't succeed under DQ his time will be short in the NFL.[/quote]Exactly. It shouldn't take too long at all to find out him or Davis. Quinn knows what's he's looking for on defense.

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1363265]Exactly. It shouldn't take too long at all to find out him or Davis. Quinn knows what's he's looking for on defense.[/quote]

Quinn has said repeatedly that he wants DBs who run and hit. Hitting is not Forbes' thing because he does not have an NFL frame. It's not his fault. He may make the team but I don't like his chances of starting beyond October.

Davis is currently getting his last chance here and it requires him to change his position. I've seen this situation before in the NFL and it rarely works out; therefore, I'd say his chances of making the team are poor because we now have multiple LBs and Edges who are better than him.

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Prediction: Dotson and McLaurin will both go over 1000 yards receiving this year if Daniels and both of them play 14 games or more.

[url]https://www.hogshaven.com/2024/7/31/24201768/daily-slop-31-jul-24-jahan-dotson-johnny-newton-and-lots-of-jayden-daniels-updates-commanders[/url]

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[URL="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-claim-riley-patterson-release-damiere-byrd-and-dax-milne"]Source:[/URL]

[quote]Kicker Riley Patterson has landed with a new team.

The Commanders announced that they have claimed Patterson off of waivers. The Jaguars dropped Patterson on Tuesday.

Patterson was 16-of-18 on field goals and 41-of-44 on extra points while playing for Detroit and Cleveland last season. Ramiz Ahmed was the only kicker on Washington’s roster, so it appears they’ll be having a competition for the rest of the summer.

The Commanders also confirmed their previously reported signing of wide receiver Byron Pringle. They released wideouts Damiere Byrd and Dax Milne in corresponding moves to create roster space for the two new arrivals.[/quote]

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1363280][URL="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-claim-riley-patterson-release-damiere-byrd-and-dax-milne"]Source:[/URL][/quote]

Rivera draft picks gotta all be nervous as hell. Down goes Milne. I'd rather have Pringle than Milne. Small upgrade but an upgrade nonetheless. It all adds up.

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1363280][URL="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-claim-riley-patterson-release-damiere-byrd-and-dax-milne"]Source:[/URL][/quote]

Pringle move is solid. He is a very good KR (he should win the KR job) and ST player. Also a backup WR with good size and experience. Good bet to stick IMO.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1363285]Pringle move is solid. He is a very good KR (he should win the KR job) and ST player. Also a backup WR with good size and experience. Good bet to stick IMO.[/quote]I always liked him. He was reliable with the Chiefs. A good possession wr with good hands. Very happy to see a new kicker signed.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1363263]I meant not my top choice. Not sure why my brain put "or" in there originally. That was a lazily put together OP on my part. Should have read:

[I]I'm the same way about Quinn. I think he is the right man for the job now. But he was nowhere near my top choice originally.[/I][/quote]

Reality is that ALOT of these players that have signed with us is due to DQ being here…he’s WELL liked by a lot of his former players in the league…he got the Center from Dallas, he got Bobby Wagner to come here which I believe is HUGE…Fowler, and also the PULL he has with all these coveted assistant coaches up n down our coaching staff…I doubt Ben Johnson would’ve been able to have this pull, even the new coach in Seattle…ALSO, he has inside knowledge on a division rival and that should help too…DQ almost seems like the perfect hire…in Adam Peters I trust

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[quote=ThirdEyeSquad28;1363291]Reality is that ALOT of these players that have signed with us is due to DQ being here…he’s WELL liked by a lot of his former players in the league…he got the Center from Dallas, he got Bobby Wagner to come here which I believe is HUGE…Fowler, and also the PULL he has with all these coveted assistant coaches up n down our coaching staff…I doubt Ben Johnson would’ve been able to have this pull, even the new coach in Seattle…ALSO, he has inside knowledge on a division rival and that should help too…DQ almost seems like the perfect hire…in Adam Peters I trust[/quote]

I'm hoping Bobby Wagner is our new London Fletcher, even if only for a season. We need leaders and tone-setters to get this franchise towards leaving the (snyder) past behind. I'm excited for Ekeler in the same tone. Outside of adding a good FA offensive tackle (which is obviously not easy, if even possible), I don't think we could have had a better offseason.