Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[mooby]

Originally Posted by punch it in

He played for Carolina he isn’t ever going anywhere. He checks all of Rons boxes,….
A) played for Carolina
B) familiar with the system

Means he can nap for extra long instead of coaching someone up.

I don't understand how Ron can look at the linebacking corp from the last 3 years (Davis excluded) and think anyone is worthy of bringing back.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I would try to bring Holcomb back for the right price. Mayo is going to get the bulk of his reps on ST, not on defense unless there's injury. They are in 2 LB sets the majority of time, so it will likely be Davis and Holcomb again - or his replacement if they let him move on.

[punch it in]

I would draft a LB in the first 4 rounds. Holcomb is a great depth guy to have around but I am still not sold on him as a starter.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I would draft a LB in the first 4 rounds. Holcomb is a great depth guy to have around but I am still not sold on him as a starter.

While I’m all for using a pick on a LB later in the draft, but could you imagine tagging Payne and then adding Wagner next to Jamin Davis?

Adding a vet a LB the caliber of Wagner to this defense, I think it’s a top 5, maybe top 3.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

While I’m all for using a pick on a LB later in the draft, but could you imagine tagging Payne and then adding Wagner next to Jamin Davis?

Adding a vet a LB the caliber of Wagner to this defense, I think it’s a top 5, maybe top 3.

Adding Wagner would certainly change that. Yes.

[skinsfan69]

Looks like Jamies Winston will be available. Anyone want to eat a W?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Looks like Jamies Winston will be available. Anyone want to eat a W?

Fuck no

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Looks like Jamies Winston will be available. Anyone want to eat a W?

No.

[MTK]

Chad Henne would be the perfect type of veteran to come in and help mentor Howell, assuming he wants to keep playing.

[SkinsGuru]

Originally Posted by MTK

Chad Henne would be the perfect type of veteran to come in and help mentor Howell, assuming he wants to keep playing.

I believe he just retired . . .

Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-c...20Bowl%20LVII.

Chad Henne is retiring a Super Bowl champion.

The Chiefs backup quarterback announced his retirement through Instagram on Sunday following Kansas City's 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

I believe he just retired . . .

Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-c...20Bowl%20LVII.

yeah that's why I said assuming he wants to play

[Chico23231]

The Commanders are releasing DB Bobby McCain, source confirms.
(
@AdamSchefter
1st).

Washington developed a young safety corps, which pushed McCain to nickel corner.

SFredskins gonna be happy!

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

The Commanders are releasing DB Bobby McCain, source confirms.
(
@AdamSchefter
1st).

Washington developed a young safety corps, which pushed McCain to nickel corner.

SFredskins gonna be happy!

That's kinda surprising, not that I'm complaining. Does that mean Butler will be the nickel CB in some plays?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

That's kinda surprising, not that I'm complaining. Does that mean Butler will be the nickel CB in some plays?

Guess he is expendable now that Apke is back

[calia]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Guess he is expendable now that Apke is back

I just threw up in my mouth a little when I read that.

Honestly, McCain had flashes here and there -- frustrating player in that respect. Got beat too often for a starter. It feels to me like the safety position hasn't been emphasized in recent years. I can't think of a safety in the game now that I would characterize as dominant the way that guys like Ed Reed, Earl Thomas, Ronnie Lott, and, of course, Sean Taylor were. Derwin James, and a handful of other guys like Minkah Fitzpatrick are good (even very good), but teams aren't really designing plays to avoid them. It's such an awesome position (to me, at least) when done right.