Archives for April 2022

Looking for quarterback depth, the Washington Commanders selected North Carolina’s Sam Howell with the 144th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Washington had actually owned the No. 120 pick but traded back with (pause) you guessed it, the Carolina Panthers, enabling the Commanders to launch the 5th round with the opening pick. Howell is reunited with former Tar Heel and current … [Read more...] about Instant analysis: Washington selects Sam Howell at No. 144

The Washington Commanders selected Louisiana safety Percy Butler at No. 113 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. We profiled Butler and what he could bring Washington. Butler is a versatile safety who can play free safety, although he could be a contender to play some in the Buffalo nickel role. It will be interesting to hear head coach Ron Rivera discuss the versatile and athletic … [Read more...] about Twitter reacts to the Commanders selection of Percy Butler

The Washington Commanders had multiple opportunities to select North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell before eventually landing him with the No. 144 overall pick — the first selection in the fifth round. The Commanders acquired the Panthers’ No. 144 and No. 149 picks in a trade for the No. 120 selection and a seventh-rounder. Howell was a three-year starter at North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Twitter reacts to Commanders selection of UNC QB Sam Howell

The fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft is underway and the Buccaneers have added another potential offensive weapon. With the 106th overall pick, Tampa Bay has selected Washington tight end Cade Otton. Otton was a four-year starter at Washington, garnering first-team All-Pac 12 honors in 2020 when he caught 18 passes for 258 yards [more] … [Read more...] about Bucs begin fourth round by selecting Cade Otton

The Seahawks have added an accomplished cornerback to their secondary. Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant went to the Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. Bryant won the Jim Thorpe Award last year as the best defensive back in college football. Bryant was playing across the field from Sauce Gardner, who went to [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks add Coby Bryant to secondary