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The player didn’t seem overly concerned about the prognosis when speaking to the media at Washington’s recent rookie minicamp. This was a sentiment echoed by head coach Dan Quinn, who felt comfortable with Amos’ medical checks to pull the trigger on Day 2.
“Each team has their own medical report and how it goes. And so, from our club, it was something that we were comfortable with.”
Dan Quinn via The Athletic
The Commanders wouldn’t have made this move if they didn’t have complete conviction in Amos’ long-term outlook. Washington’s front office is thorough and more professional than ever under Adam Peters. If the general manager was satisfied, that should be enough to alleviate any lingering worries among the fan base.
According to reports, the Commanders have signed offensive tackle Tyre Phillips. The former third-round pick spent the last three seasons with the New York Giants. There’s already-developed familiarity with Washington’s offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who also worked for the G-Men before switching NFC East allegiances last year.
Just how much it’ll move the needle is anyone’s guess. The Commanders have five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil and rookie Josh Conerly Jr. as their potential starting tandem. Andrew Wylie is still around, and Brandon Coleman can operate on the edge despite his possible switch to the interior. That makes it difficult for Phillips to make the roster, although it couldn’t be completely dismissed.
Phillips played just 53 offensive snaps for the Giants last season. Considering how woeful their offensive line was after left tackle Andrew Thomas went out through injury, the fact that he wasn’t more involved raises concern. The Commanders must have been suitably impressed by his credentials, and fans have complete faith in Peters’ strategy after a monumental turnaround from the organization.
This deal doesn’t come with any guarantees. Phillips will need to win over the coaches and immerse himself in the team’s locker room culture.
A year ago, Tunsil was on a Texans team that had been catapulted to relevance by the stunning rookie success of a former No. 2 overall pick. He has to be feeling a strong sense of déjà vu — though the Commanders must be hoping it’s not too strong, given the way Houston stumbled in C.J. Stroud’s second pro season. One thing working in Washington’s favor:...
