Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[SFREDSKIN]

I like the Charles London and Thomas Brown OC interviews, hopefully we get one of those 2.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

We just need someone who can get this offense humming. Figure out what we can do well, and do it - often. Don't get cute, don't outsmart yourself, use the myriad of weapons at your disposal, and keep it simple.

The D should be as good or better next year. These are the only free agents on the defense: Payne, Bostic, Mayo, Reaves, Wildgoose, & Obada. Figure out a way to keep Payne and Reaves, draft a shutdown CB in round 1, sign Tremaine Edmunds, revamp the O-line, and we're headed to Super Bowl LVIII.

This is most definitely a good recipe for success.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I don't know anything about any of these potential candidates. A young "up and comer" sounds good, but isn't that what ST was? Sometimes I feel like we're chasing our tail...

For some reason I just think it's going to be Zampese or Shurmur. Which is fine.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I don't know anything about any of these potential candidates. A young "up and comer" sounds good, but isn't that what ST was? Sometimes I feel like we're chasing out tail...

For some reason I just think it's going to be Zampese or Shurmur. Which is fine.

The difference is London and Brown were chosen by 2 competent coaches (Arthur Smith and Sean McVay). There has to be some competence with these 2.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

The difference is London and Brown were chosen by 2 competent coaches (Arthur Smith and Sean McVay). There has to be some competence with these 2.

Yes. Also Norv Jr is only around because his name is Norv Jr

[Chief X_Phackter]

DBs coach Chris Harris leaves Commanders for a position with the Titans

https://sports.yahoo.com/dbs-coach-c...164631723.html

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

DBs coach Chris Harris leaves Commanders for a position with the Titans

https://sports.yahoo.com/dbs-coach-c...164631723.html

Sounds like a made up title to pretend like it's a promotion, so the Titans could poach him.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Sounds like a made up title to pretend like it's a promotion, so the Titans could poach him.

Idk but I don't understand why we couldn't have done the same. Has he not earned a made up promotion or a real promotion?

We finally have a position coach worth a damn who gets some big recognition league wide and first thing he does is he walks.

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

DBs coach Chris Harris leaves Commanders for a position with the Titans

https://sports.yahoo.com/dbs-coach-c...164631723.html

Fucking BS .. was he not under contract with us? How can he take a lateral position?

What if now Titans make him their DC?

Do we get that 3rd round comp pick?

How did an asst get poached from us for a lateral move?

[SFREDSKIN]

Good stuff from Keim and jordan Reid (not the TE)
https://youtu.be/PVnovOKvcMg

[Chief X_Phackter]

I'm sure he just sees a better opportunity anywhere but here. Can't blame him really. No telling who is going to be here this time next year. This secondary hasn't exactly been lighting it up anyway. We have some nice players, but nobody's locking anything down, and the communication often times leaves a lot to be desired.

[Chief X_Phackter]

The jury is still out as to whether we have solved the QB riddle, and the offensive line needs some attention this offseason, but it's no secret this offense has the talent to succeed. We just need an OC that can get it going so this team can finally play complementary football consistently.

Here is the list of who I am tracking as potential OCs - they have either interviewed already or are scheduled to.

Thomas Brown - Los Angeles Rams asst. HC/TE coach
Pat Shurmur - Former Denver Broncos OC/Giants, Browns head coach
Ken Zampese - Commanders QB coach
Charles London - Atlanta Falcons QBs coach
Eric Studesville - Dolphins asst. HC/RB coach

Other?

Curious what everyone's thoughts are about these guys. Do you have a favorite? Who do you think it will ultimately be?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

The jury is still out as to whether we have solved the QB riddle, and the offensive line needs some attention this offseason, but it's no secret this offense has the talent to succeed. We just need an OC that can get it going so this team can finally play complementary football consistently.

Here is the list of who I am tracking as potential OCs - they have either interviewed already or are scheduled to.

Thomas Brown - Los Angeles Rams asst. HC/TE coach
Pat Shurmur - Former Denver Broncos OC/Giants, Browns head coach
Ken Zampese - Commanders QB coach
Charles London - Atlanta Falcons QBs coach
Eric Studesville - Dolphins asst. HC/RB coach

Other?

Curious what everyone's thoughts are about these guys. Do you have a favorite? Who do you think it will ultimately be?

Here are my rankings:

Everybody else > Ken Zampese

Speaking of Ken Zampese, here is what Albert Breer is hearing!

I can only speak for myself but the names Pat Shurmur and Ken Zampese aren't what comes to mind when I think of modern offensive coordinators that know how to maximize production out of their personnel.

[EdmundDorf]

Shurmur has a reputation as a QB coach and OC. His principle failure was in being a head coach.

As for Zampese, that would feel like another "comfort" hire by Ron. Don't think it would move the team forward in any meaningful way.

Ron has to win this year, it is going to be a gamble for him to figure out which option will give him the best short term results

[EdmundDorf]

Of course right now there are 15 OC positions (10 plus the 5 for HC changes) out there and some OC positions will open up as a result of the HC hires. With so many openings many of the young up and comers will have many better options than a one year deal in Washington. There will be some left over when the music stops, but we will be last in the queue to teams offering 4/5 year contracts. It may end up that Shurmur and Zampese are the only ones left who want the job.