Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think JD was the 3rd down/pass catching back, but he was injured and now he's gone. I heard somewhere that McKinnon could be in the mix. You got the Robinson/Gibson as main backs, McKinnon as the 3rd down. So either Patterson or Williams may not be around.

Yeah he definitely was. And a damn good one. Was referring to last year with Patterson and Williams. Didn’t know McKinnon was an option- agree with you and Chico though. If that’s the case yeah get him. Keep Williams too. I like him better than Patterson.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Why a RB? Are Patterson or Williams considered third down/pass catching backs? I feel like the rb room was solid last year? Can think of a few other holes id like to plug than rb? Maybe EB looking for something particular we don’t have now.

McKinnon in EB screen game is deadly. I’d say get him here

[Ruhskins]

@john_keim
As an FYI: Washington has made an offer to WR Cam Sims (as we all expected). Just waiting to hear what he wants to do. Adding Kemp doesn't change how Sims can still help. Different roles on ST. Both help there. Both block well. Kemp: 4 career receptions; Sims: 57 career catches.

[EdmundDorf]

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Cole Holcomb passed his physical and is signing a three-year, $18 million deal with the #Steelers today, per source. The new middle linebacker and signal-caller for Pittsburgh’s defense.

[EdmundDorf]

Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Cole Holcomb passed his physical and is signing a three-year, $18 million deal with the #Steelers today, per source. The new middle linebacker and signal-caller for Pittsburgh’s defense.

Based on usual cap economics that is a $3m cap hit this year, less than they guaranteed to the new guy. [Edit] $18m is the max value of the contract.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Cole Holcomb passed his physical and is signing a three-year, $18 million deal with the #Steelers today, per source. The new middle linebacker and signal-caller for Pittsburgh’s defense.

I'm kinda surprised we wouldn't sign Holcomb for the deal he got with Steelers. $6 million per year isn't that significant. I know the guarantee is the issue but I wouldn't oppose giving him a few millions extra guaranteed to have a real competition in the LB corp.

[EdmundDorf]

JP Finlay on Twitter

Talking w @Joe_Fann about new Commanders LB Cody Barton: "He's serviceable if unspectacular...The development never popped for a 3rd rounder...He's fine, he's not going to lose you games, but he's not going to make those game wrecker plays either"

[MTK]

Can’t have enough good backs especially to help support a young QB

[Meks]

Originally Posted by MTK

Can’t have enough good backs especially to help support a young QB

Keyword backup. I will be distraught if this dude is even talked about as a potential starter. Hence this current 2 day freak out here lol

[skinsfan69]

I don't think we need McKinnon at all. Gibson is more than fine handling 3rd down and splitting carries w/ BR.

[skinsfan69]

Do they have something against Patterson? Everytime he gets carries he gets tough yards.

[EdmundDorf]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Do they have something against Patterson? Everytime he gets carries he gets tough yards.

I thought he looked great against Dallas, but what do I know.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Do they have something against Patterson? Everytime he gets carries he gets tough yards.

I thought they let JD go because they liked at least either Patterson or Williams.

But Bieniemy could just want 1 of his guys here.

[EdmundDorf]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

I thought they let JD go because they liked at least either Patterson or Williams.

But Bieniemy could just want 1 of his guys here.

JD had neck issues and he was released due to a failed physical, not much money saved on the cap

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

JD had neck issues and he was released due to a failed physical, not much money saved on the cap

I wasn't aware he failed his physical. Best of luck to him.