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The Washington Commanders are in the middle of a quarterback battle between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. But according to wide receiver Jahan Dotson, the team has settled on Howell as their guy. “I have complete faith in him,” Dotson said. Howell was selected with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round of […]

While Sam Howell seemed like the Washington Commanders starting quarterback all offseason, Ron Rivera’s recent Jacoby Brissett comments muddied up the picture. However, Rivera has clarified his position on the Commanders QB1 situation, putting Howell back in the driver’s seat. Rivera stated that Howell has done enough to remain the QB1 entering training camp, via […]

All offseason, Sam Howell has been hyped up as the Washington Commanders starting quarterback. However, Ron Rivera has recently had a chance of tune when it comes to the Commanders and their quarterbacks. Howell has been taking most of the first-team reps throughout the offseason. Still, Rivera values Jacoby Brissett and views the Commanders quarterback […]

The 2023 NFL schedule is now out, and although we already knew the opponents for the Washington Commanders, we now know when and where they will be playing each game this season. With coach Ron Rivera at the helm and Sam Howell leading the way, the Commanders should contend in the AFC once again. The […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders seem more than content to open the season with Sam Howell as their starting quarterback. However, if an interesting NFL Draft opportunity arises, it may be too good for the Commanders to pass up on. The Commanders are interested in Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, via ESPN’s John Keim. If Hooker […]

Heading into free agency, veteran Jacoby Brissett was one of the biggest quarterbacks to hit the market. It now appears that he has found his home for the season. According to ESPN’s Diana Russini, Brissett is set to join the Washington Commanders for the 2023 season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler took to Twitter to break down […]

Well, if you weren’t sure before that the Washington Commanders were rolling with Sam Howell, then you should be convinced by now. After just a year of disappointing play, Washington released QB Carson Wentz. That leaves the door open for Howell, a fourth-round pick last year, to take the reins of the offense. How does […]

The Washington Commanders appear set to have Sam Howell enter the 2023 NFL season as the starting quarterback. Or do they? Well, head coach Ron Rivera has now offered another update that is a bit confusing and suddenly puts the Commanders’ QB situation into question. Here’s what Rivera said, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The […]

The Washington Commanders are rolling the dice in the 2023 season with Sam Howell. The 22-year-old will be getting the keys to the offense, teaming up with Terry McLaurin and a respectable supporting cast. Going with such an unproven quarterback is always risky but so far, the organization is fully behind him. McLaurin told reporters […]

As Eric Bieniemy becomes the newest offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, he is trading Patrick Mahomes for Sam Howell. However, Howell is ready for the challenge and ready to be the next great quarterback under Bieniemy with the Commanders. Heading into their offseason, Ron Rivera has already announced Sam Howell as the team’s starting […]

The Washington Commanders had a decent season in 2022 but missed the playoffs with an 8-8-1 record. This NFL offseason, the franchise is making some big moves, though, that started with hiring Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. That is just the first step toward the playoffs in 2023, and we’ll cover the rest […]

The Washington Commanders’ strategy for quarterback Sam Howell hasn’t changed after the hiring of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, wrote NFL analyst Mike Florio in a Sunday article. “In the aftermath of the hiring of Eric Bieniemy to fill that role, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the strategy has not changed,” […]

On Wednesday, Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced that Sam Howell would be the teams starting quarterback heading into the offseason. During his rookie year, Howell took the field just once. In Week 18, Taylor Heinicke was in line to start. But with free agency approaching, and him already having a full season’s worth […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders ended the 2022 season with Sam Howell as the starting quarterback. Rivera doesn’t think things will change much in that department next season. Rivera was asked whether or not Washington had next year’s starting quarterback on the roster. The Commanders’ head coach argued adamantly for Howell and said that […]

The Washington Commanders have amassed quite a bit of talent in the last few years. However, they still have the same old Washington football problem of not having a quarterback. This Commanders’ offseason, if the team can figure out the QB position and make a few moves with Commanders’ free agents and in the draft, […]

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 offseason with major question marks surrounding the quarterback position. Former NFL executive Joe Banner gave an honest critique about the Commanders‘ QB, however it didn’t paint Washington’s options in the greatest light. Washington started the season with Carson Wentz as their quarterback. After injury they turned to Taylor Heinicke. […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera learned last week that his team had been eliminated from playoff contention. He learned this week that his team may have a new quarterback for the 2023 season. The Commanders came through with a 26-6 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys in their Week 18 season finale. Rivera employed […]

The Washington Commanders rolled with the rookie in Week 18 against the Cowboys after Taylor Heinicke surprisingly suggested the team started Sam Howell for their regular-season finale. The early returns on that gamble were magnificent for Washington, as Howell threw a touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin on the very first throw of his NFL career. […]

The Week 18 of the NFL season is getting closer and closer, which means it is time for some Washington Commanders Week 18 bold predictions. They will host the Dallas Cowboys at the FedEx Field on Sunday to close out their regular season. Most recently, Washington lost 24-10 to the Cleveland Browns, extending its losing […]

It’s no secret the Washington Commanders have been an active participant on the quarterback carousel, going back and forth between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The former threw three interceptions in a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Commanders lost the game, 24-10, and combined with other results, the playoff hopes for […]

The Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 after they came up short against the Cleveland Browns, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a bit of quarterback drama heading into Week 18. After initially labeling Taylor Heinicke as the starter, it looks like Ron Rivera has changed his mind, and […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback rotation this season has been a confusing and winding journey. They’ll enter Week 18 with a different quarterback under center as the Commanders look towards the future. Washington started Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as Wentz completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards and three interceptions. The Commanders lost […]

Heading into Week 18, the Washington Commanders find themselves at 7-8-1. With their season all but over, rookie quarterback Sam Howell could potentially make his NFL debut. Throughout this season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has opted to send out two different quarterbacks. Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz have both taken the field this season. […]

The Washington Commanders will be turning to a former starter to handle the workload under center in the coming weeks — or until Carson Wentz is healthy enough to play again. With Wentz expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks because of a finger injury, Ron Rivera is tapping Taylor Heinicke to be the temporary […]

The NFC East has been the biggest surprise of the NFL season through Week 5. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys sit at 4-1. But Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders are the odd team out. After an intriguing Week 1 […]

The Washington Commanders quarterback situation needed an upgrade after patching together the most important position in football last season with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, and Garrett Gilbert. This season, Ron Rivera traded for Carson Wentz and drafted North Carolina QB Sam Howell in the fifth round. Carson Wentz will start the season under […]

The Washington Commanders came up a bit short in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, but at the least, Sam Howell made the most out of his time on the field. Howell featured in the second half of the contest, as he finally received a key opportunity to anchor the Washington offense in a […]

The Washington Commanders hope to be a better team in the upcoming season, as the NFC East will likely be a wide-open race once again. We’ve seen the front office make some moves to give the team a better chance next season and the rookie class will play a large role in that potential success. […]

For the third time in the last 10 drafts, the Washington Commanders selected a quarterback, as they picked former North Carolina passer Sam Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Howell is so far the sixth quarterback to be taken off the board in this year’s draft. Throughout his final season at […]

The Washington Commanders have endured plenty of transition and drama over the past few years. They have consistently changed quarterbacks, dealt with various front office scandals, and of course adopted the new Commanders nickname. And it appears as if stability will continue to be difficult to find at the QB position following a Commanders’ recent […]

This year’s NFL Draft class has a lot of promising quarterbacks that are ready to make their names known in the league. Now, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell will get his chance. The Washington Commanders selected him 144th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Regardless of what team swept him up, Howell is destined to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2022 offseason has seen its fair share of peaks and valleys. Whether it was the retirement, and then unretirement, of the GOAT  Tom Brady, or the stepping down of former head coach Bruce Arians, there has been no shortage of newsworthy items coming out of northwest Florida. Luckily for Bucs fans, […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is finally here and every team across the league is finalizing their scouting reports right now. For the Tennessee Titans, this is an important time to acquire young talent for a solid roster. If the front office makes the right decisions, this franchise could remain competitive for years to come. We […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is fast approaching. With so much focus on the first 10 picks, it’s easy to forget about the later parts of the much-anticipated event on Thursday. There are plenty of players who could be selected in the first round, including some unheralded guys who could be great contributors. Click here for our […]

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams that have been linked to the beleaguered Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield as his trade destination. However, the Panthers also still have Sam Darnold, who may not be the franchise quarterback they are looking for, but he’s also not a cheap asset they would be pleased to see […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially entered a new era with Ben Roethlisberger retiring. Luckily for this franchise, the is in decent shape, but the 2022 NFL Draft will help finalize the roster a bit. We take a look at what the Steelers might do with our very own seven-round NLF Mock Draft. The glaring weakness […]

Sam Howell has officially declared that he will be entering the 2022 NFL Draft. The North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback made the announcement via a video posted on social media. Thank you 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/GTa2Br8eMF — Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) January 1, 2022 “These past three years, and especially the past few months, have been a whirlwind, […]