A rookie running back has certainly caught Joe Whitt’s watchful eye. The Bucs have a strong passing game with targets like future Hall of Fame WR Mike Evans, WR Jalen McMillan, WR Sterling Shepherd, and TE Cade Otton. The Bucs must also be pleased with how rookie RB Bucky Irving exploded. Irving, taken 125 overall (4th round) out of Oregon, has been nothing short of … [Read more...] about Stopping Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is critical for Commanders
Commanders’ DC Joe Whitt on challenge of facing Baker Mayfield
Joe Whitt is fully aware of the danger Baker Mayfield presents for the Commanders. This Sunday night in Tampa, the Commanders are going to be challenged by the Bucs offense led by Mayfield. This season, Mayfield passed for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, both career highs. In fact, Mayfield had not even passed for 30 touchdowns prior to this season. Not only does Mayfield pass … [Read more...] about Commanders’ DC Joe Whitt on challenge of facing Baker Mayfield
When did Quinn realize the Commanders’ culture was changing?
When Dan Quinn was named Commanders coach last offseason, those who knew him predicted he would change the culture. The Commanders’ fan base was not overly impressed with the hire and the discussion of the team’s culture, as Quinn’s predecessor had often referenced the team’s culture as well. The head coach was asked Wednesday when he first noticed the team culture was … [Read more...] about When did Quinn realize the Commanders’ culture was changing?
Gimme Him Wild Card edition: One player the Commanders would steal from the Buccaneers
The Washington Commanders are having the best season they’ve had in over 30 years. 1991 was the last time Washington won more than 11 games in a season, and they finally did it again in 2024, earning themselves a playoff berth for the first time since 2020. As they gear up to head south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, we can’t help but notice that they have one guy, … [Read more...] about Gimme Him Wild Card edition: One player the Commanders would steal from the Buccaneers
Commanders’ Mike Sainristil is the final Pepsi Rookie of the Week
The Washington Commanders aren’t strangers to having a Pepsi Rookie of the Week on their team; Jayden Daniels shattered the record set by Ben Roethlisberger back in 2004. Roethlisberger had nine appearances as Rookie of the Week, but Daniels ended the 2024 season with 11. In the final week of the regular season, though, the Commanders had a different player given Pepsi Rookie … [Read more...] about Commanders’ Mike Sainristil is the final Pepsi Rookie of the Week