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Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!
Bullock’s Film Room (subscription)
In this clip, you can see Conerly practicing some traits that stand out in Tunsil’s game, s Tunsil watches over him. He’s practicing shorter, quicker steps while keeping his cleats in the ground, all while staying as square as possible. Those are traits you see in Tunsil’s game constantly. If you missed it last week, Brandon Thorn posted an excellent video on his substack where he broke down film with Laremy Tunsil. I highly recommend subscribing and watching the full video but there is a 15 minute preview video too.
Some of the key themes from that video with Tunsil were his ability to stay square and how he always has his cleats in the ground, enabling him to keep his balance and power even when a rusher surprises him with a quick shift to power. If you remember last year, the book on Conerly coming out of college and throughout his rookie season was that he had tremendous athletic ability but struggled a bit against power. So learning these traits from one of the best pass protectors in the NFL should help him out in that regard.
Commanders Roundtable
For an offense that ranked fourth in the NFL and second in the NFC with nearly 135 rushing yards per game, the Commanders will now look to build on that with more balance between the run and pass, while coordinator David Blough’s play designs could feature quarterback Jayden Daniels in space with an opportunity to use his legs.
Yet with the focus on adding support around Daniels, it’s why Quinn still sees “some main guys in certain parts” in the new rotation rather than a lead back with depth rounding out the eventual 53-man roster, adding the Commanders will feature “more than just one” in the backfield in 2026.
ESPN
— It’s hard to single out one player as a few stood out. Tight end Chig Okonkwo displayed his speed, notably on deep crossers, as he developed a connection with Daniels. But perhaps the standout player on offense was running back Rachaad White, a free agent signee from Tampa Bay. It’s no surprise that he caught the ball well out of the backfield, showing speed in practices.
Also, the Commanders really liked the athleticism displayed by outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, another free agent signee. Coach Dan Quinn said Chaisson “showed a lot of edge and toughness the way he competes.”
— Washington’s starters typically haven’t played much in...
