2026 Commanders Training Camp

[GridIron26]

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.

[GridIron26]

Mostly meaningless but still interesting to see the unofficial depth chart 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..

[punch it in]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...riceps-surgery


Looks like we are rolling with Coleman.

[calia]

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 -- https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brandon-coleman/123068) 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.

[calia]

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.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by calia

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.

Damn you. Lol. I was excited. Because like SD said - we are one injury away from a top 5 pick. I actually have confidence in Coleman, but if he gets hurt well……

[sdskinsfan2001]

The problem with losing a guy is if the next guy gets hurt.

The drop of from Tunsil to Coleman is significant, mainly because Tunsil is a Top 3 LT in the NFL. But the drop off from Coleman to whoever is the 3rd LT is going to be a huge fucking drop off from Tunsil.

This injury is a giant fuck you to our season for this cursed fucking franchise.

[calia]

Very sorry about that. Thought about just deleting the post but worried it would create more confusion. Total gaffe on my part.

I am hopeful that Coleman is ready for the next step and that this becomes a pivotal part of his development into an eventual long term starter.


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[WCommandersfan99]

I would still sign Decker asap. He has a history with David Blough. Need to maximize JD5's rookie contract and the upgrades on the team. Decker has experience and is a solid left tackle. Signing him also immediately gives us more depth. Even a 1 year deal works at this point until Tunsil is good. Sign him.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

I would still sign Decker asap. He has a history with David Blough. Need to maximize JD5's rookie contract and the upgrades on the team. Decker has experience and is a solid left tackle. Signing him also immediately gives us more depth. Even a 1 year deal works at this point until Tunsil is good. Sign him.

Doubt he is looking to sign to be a backup. Probably waiting until a starter goes down with no clear replacement. Team already announced they're going with Coleman.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Doubt he is looking to sign to be a backup. Probably waiting until a starter goes down with no clear replacement. Team already announced they're going with Coleman.

I'm not suggesting signing him to be a backup. I'm advocating to sign him to be a starter. Losing Tunsil other than a loss of a top 3 tackle also hits depth at a critical position. Decker solidifies the spot and increases depth. Doubt he picks up the phone if we wait later in the year to call him if we suffer another injury.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Look at this pre-season schedule. We are 1 out of 4 games that isn't on some channel or another. Just lol.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule/_/...6/seasontype/1

[88Commanders00]

Jayden acting like a diva?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...ey-dj-pickett/

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

Jayden acting like a diva?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...ey-dj-pickett/

I wonder if this is related to Diggs wanting to now wear Theismann's #7
Why would Diggs do this to a Skins hero QB when he knows his new QB has this same exact beef?

https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/on...ann-commanders

[MTK]

Little more nuance to the story than headlines let on. LSU has used his NIL rights past the expiration with the expectation they wouldn’t give out his number.