Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mooby

I gotta be honest, the gap between 1 and #2/3 is so big it makes me wonder how we ended up here.

If he does offer EB the job that's a hell of a risky transfer for EB - he could be looking at being on the street in a year or less if Ron can't get us out of mediocrity.

Roman is well qualified and would do a good job here.

All things considered I think we're pretty lucky to have EB and GR at the top of our list.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by MTK

Roman is well qualified and would do a good job here.

All things considered I think we're pretty lucky to have EB and GR at the top of our list.

I have to agree with you here. For me it's another example of RR really trying to get this thing going. He could have taken the easy route with Shurmer / Zampese, but he cast a wide net, interviewed nine candidates, and now the two most qualified candidates (EB & GR) appear to be the favorites to take the position.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I have to agree with you here. For me it's another example of RR really trying to get this thing going. He could have taken the easy route with Shurmer / Zampese, but he cast a wide net, interviewed nine candidates, and now the two most qualified candidates (EB & GR) appear to be the favorites to take the position.

What are the other examples of Ron really trying to get things going?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by punch it in

What are the other examples of Ron really trying to get things going?

QB.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

QB.

Subtle sarcasm?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Subtle sarcasm?

No, not really. You can say that he hasn't succeeded in solving the QB riddle, but I don't think you can say he hasn't tried.

2020 - gave 1st round draft pick Haskins the opportunity. Didn't work. Released him. K Allen, A Smith T Heinicke all played. Won the division - lost to TB with TH.

2021 - Tried to get M Stafford (who went on to win the SB). Signed R Fitzpatrick, who could have been a good fit. He's injured in the first half of the first game - and it's TH the rest of the way (and K Allen and G Gilbert due to Covid)

2022 - Made an offer for R Wilson, inquired about many other QBs (including D Carr, M Trubisky, P Mahomes, etc.). Some inquiries were probably not realistic, but you can't say he didn't try. He settled for C Wentz. Paid him too much. He was bad. Also drafted S Howell.

2023? - Starts with bringing in a capable OC. He's interviewed nine candidates so far. We'll see who it is soon.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

No, not really. You can say that he hasn't succeeded in solving the QB riddle, but I don't think you can say he hasn't tried.

2020 - gave 1st round draft pick Haskins the opportunity. Didn't work. Released him. K Allen, A Smith T Heinicke all played. Won the division - lost to TB with TH.

2021 - Tried to get M Stafford (who went on to win the SB). Signed R Fitzpatrick, who could have been a good fit. He's injured in the first half of the first game - and it's TH the rest of the way (and K Allen and G Gilbert due to Covid)

2022 - Made an offer for R Wilson, inquired about many other QBs (including D Carr, M Trubisky, P Mahomes, etc.). Some inquiries were probably not realistic, but you can't say he didn't try. He settled for C Wentz. Paid him too much. He was bad. Also drafted S Howell.

2023? - Starts with bringing in a capable OC. He's interviewed nine candidates so far. We'll see who it is soon.

Very good recap, a few notes to add:

2020: Haskins was a Snyder pick, I really think if this wasn't the case, RR could have moved on from him quickly.

2021: Fitz could have become a good pick up if it wasn't for the injury. That said, RR's biggest mistake IMO is not drafting a project QB that year.

2022: People forget that Seattle was not going to allow a trade within the NFC.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

No, not really. You can say that he hasn't succeeded in solving the QB riddle, but I don't think you can say he hasn't tried.

2020 - gave 1st round draft pick Haskins the opportunity. Didn't work. Released him. K Allen, A Smith T Heinicke all played. Won the division - lost to TB with TH.

2021 - Tried to get M Stafford (who went on to win the SB). Signed R Fitzpatrick, who could have been a good fit. He's injured in the first half of the first game - and it's TH the rest of the way (and K Allen and G Gilbert due to Covid)

2022 - Made an offer for R Wilson, inquired about many other QBs (including D Carr, M Trubisky, P Mahomes, etc.). Some inquiries were probably not realistic, but you can't say he didn't try. He settled for C Wentz. Paid him too much. He was bad. Also drafted S Howell.

2023? - Starts with bringing in a capable OC. He's interviewed nine candidates so far. We'll see who it is soon.

Fair enough.