They were wrong. The defense sunk to the bottom of the league, the run game was never emphasized, and the quarterback, Sam Howell, already has been traded. So here they are again. This time the Commanders have the second overall pick in the draft and will select a quarterback, and once more they’ve spent an […]
Continue readingThe Washington Commanders had a lot of salary cap space (approximately $90 million) and plenty of holes to fill. With a new general manager and coach, it led the Commanders down a path of rebuilding a roster yet doing so while protecting their future. Washington signed 20 players in free agency, including four of their […]
Continue readingThe Washington Commanders continue to turn over the NFL’s worst statistical defense, adding eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN. Wagner becomes the sixth defensive player Washington has landed since Monday, hoping to bolster a group that ranked last in both points and yards allowed last season. Wagner agreed […]
Continue readingThe Washington Commanders, who are widely expected to select a quarterback with the second overall pick in next month’s draft, agreed to a deal with veteran Marcus Mariota, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Mariota, who played sparingly for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million that […]
Continue readingFRISCO, Texas — Every now and then Jerry Jones will come up with a saying that gets repeated and repeated and repeated. When Tony Romo was the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, the owner said the team’s offseason approach one year was “Romo friendly.” Later, when Dak Prescott was the quarterback, he said the approach was “Dak […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate the ongoing cultural issues with the Dallas Cowboys and the man capable of fixing it. (2:16) FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer acknowledged he is inheriting a good unit after Dan Quinn’s three-year run calling the shots. He has Micah […]
Continue reading“I’m a legacy guy,” Allen said. “I have a great opportunity to continue to leave a legacy here and I’m going to continue that as much as I can and stand on that. “At the end of the day, I play the game because I love it. Some people don’t play the game. They make […]
Continue readingBut to one player, it was more important. Chris Casher didn’t play a down of football during his senior season this past fall. Instead, he watched from the sidelines and worked in the classroom. Casher, who transferred from Mobile (Ala.) Faith Academy to Mobile Davidson High School last summer, had to get things squared away […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith thinks this could be the Cowboys’ best chance at winning the Super Bowl. (1:19) FRISCO, Texas — The words are there for all the Dallas Cowboys to see every day: Carpe Omnia. Coach Mike McCarthy chose the Latin phrase “seize everything” as the Cowboys’ motto for 2023. It’s […]
Continue readingSix plays after Jones found Kendrick Bourne for a 16-yard gain, throwing completely back across the field after scrambling to his right, the New England Patriots quarterback tried to do it again, but Bland, a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, was in perfect position to intercept the pass and take it back untouched 54 yards […]
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