Jabrill Peppers tried to buy No. 5 from kicker Graham Gano last year, after the NFL relaxed its rules for jersey numbers. The safety kept 21 after learning Gano’s asking price, calling it “way too high.” Tyrod Taylor wore No. 5 the past seven seasons. But after arriving as a free agent this offseason, he [more] … [Read more...] about Kayvon Thibodeaux wants to wear No. 5, but Graham Gano expected to drive a hard bargain
Archives for April 2022
Kayvon Thibodeaux: I know I have to put in the work
When the 2021 college season came to an end, Kayvon Thibodeaux’s name was at the top of a lot of mock drafts but he wound up going a few picks later in the first round. The Giants took Thibodeaux fifth overall and some thought the defensive end might drop even further due to questions about [more] … [Read more...] about Kayvon Thibodeaux: I know I have to put in the work
Report Card: How others viewed the Commanders' day 2 selections
On day two of the 2022 NFL draft, the Washington Commanders had two picks — one each in the second and third rounds. Entering the draft, Washington had plenty of holes to fill and only six picks to fill those holes. A trade with the New Orleans Saints netted the Commanders two additional selections. On Thursday, Washington selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson No. 16 … [Read more...] about Report Card: How others viewed the Commanders' day 2 selections
Washington 2nd-round pick Phidarian Mathis expected to go in '3rd or 4th round'
The Washington Commanders selected Alabama defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis No. 47 overall in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. After Mathis was selected by the Commanders, he virtually met with Washington’s local media and answered questions. According to Mathis, he wasn’t expecting Washington’s call in the second round. “Oh man. I was thinking at least third, somewhere … [Read more...] about Washington 2nd-round pick Phidarian Mathis expected to go in '3rd or 4th round'
Jahan Dotson on playing with Carson Wentz: 'A dream come true'
When the Indianapolis Colts traded quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders last month, many negative stories emerged regarding Wentz. One of the more troubling “reports” centered around Wentz being a bad teammate. However, former teammates quickly came to Wentz’s defense. The same pattern occurred in Philadelphia, with teammates standing up for Wentz. In the 2022 … [Read more...] about Jahan Dotson on playing with Carson Wentz: 'A dream come true'