Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[ThirdEyeSquad28]

Research question - > our defense was 3rd in yds allowed and 9th in points, how good was our defense really?

Well our defense benefited alot from dominating in time of possession all season, really shortening the game to protect our anemic offense….NOW, I dove deeper in what I think is a VERY strong statistical measure of a strong defense….Third down % conversion….we were #1 last year at 31.8%. Quite some distance from second place, and all top defenses in the top 10….believe it or not, it’s the 2nd lowest third down rate recorded in the last 4 years (2019 patriots 31.11%)…pats won Super Bowl that year I believe….


What I’m saying is our defense is LEGIT already, now add a healthy chase young, p Mathis….and Forbes/Martin to a secondary…maybe our offense can build a decent lead once in a while with EB…now our defense can play a one dimensial offense, now our D can really tee off and force turnovers/sacks….AND stay fresher too…I’m excited and we have a legit D coordinator who knows what he’s doing

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by ThirdEyeSquad28

Research question - > our defense was 3rd in yds allowed and 9th in points, how good was our defense really?

Well our defense benefited alot from dominating in time of possession all season, really shortening the game to protect our anemic offense….NOW, I dove deeper in what I think is a VERY strong statistical measure of a strong defense….Third down % conversion….we were #1 last year at 31.8%. Quite some distance from second place, and all top defenses in the top 10….believe it or not, it’s the 2nd lowest third down rate recorded in the last 4 years (2019 patriots 31.11%)…pats won Super Bowl that year I believe….


What I’m saying is our defense is LEGIT already, now add a healthy chase young, p Mathis….and Forbes/Martin to a secondary…maybe our offense can build a decent lead once in a while with EB…now our defense can play a one dimensial offense, now our D can really tee off and force turnovers/sacks….AND stay fresher too…I’m excited and we have a legit D coordinator who knows what he’s doing

Didn't realize this.. We used to have a major issue in that area in the past.

I'm with Chief, I'm in wait and see mode.

[sdskinsfan2001]

If Sam Howell and the OL can both be adequate, we're a possible playoff team. If 1 is above adequate and 1 is adequate, I believe we make the playoffs.

Any type of combo below those levels, gonna be a disappointing season.

I have faith in Howell, the OL is a big question mark imo. I like the right side if Cosmi can stay healthy (but he hasn't yet).

Center thru LT, I have concerns. Mainly at C and LG. Is Gates fully back, do we actually have a starting LG? I think Leno is young enough to have a bounce back season.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Didn't realize this.. We used to have a major issue in that area in the past.

I'm with Chief, I'm in wait and see mode.

Also, it’s not a Defense Wins Championship league anymore.