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Ball-hawking Safeties the Commanders Must Draft

Ball-hawking Safeties the Commanders Must Draft

Prospects who arrive violently and turn the ball over

In the previous roundup of Ball-hawking cornerbacks, I mentioned that Joe Whitt Jr. sees generating more turnovers as a key area for improvement of his defense. He succinctly articulated his defensive philosophy in his introductory press conference:

3-4, 4-3 ... everyone plays the same coverages. Structure doesn’t matter. The main thing that matters is are we going to arrive violently and turn the ball over and disrupt these quarterbacks.

The defense failed to deliver the take-aways he was hoping for in his first season as defensive coordinator. The Commanders finished...

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Should Wyatt Milum Move Inside to Help Improve the Commanders’ Offensive Line?

Should Wyatt Milum Move Inside to Help Improve the Commanders’ Offensive Line?

Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Wyatt Milum, OT
School: West Virginia | Conference: Big 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 23
Height / Weight: 6’6” / 313 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd-3rd Round

Player Comparison: Braden Smith

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West Virginia’s very own Wyatt Milum played both offensive and defensive tackle while in high school in the Mountain State. Milum finished his high school career as one of the state’s best high school prospects ever, named an all-state player three consecutive years and the top prospect in the...

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Daily Slop - 25 Mar 25 - Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku could be who the Commanders are looking for

Daily Slop - 25 Mar 25 - Boston College DE Donovan Ezeiruaku could be who the Commanders are looking for

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Mock Draft Monday | FOX Sports’ Rob Rang gives Commanders top safety prospect

This week, we’re focusing on a mock draft from FOX Sports’ Rob Rang, who thinks Washington could take one of the best safeties in the class.

Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The safety position didn’t start as a need for the Commanders this offseason, but it certainly became one once Jeremy Chinn agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders...

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The 5 O’Clock Club: Why is Nick Folk still an unsigned free agent?

The 5 O’Clock Club: Why is Nick Folk still an unsigned free agent?

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…

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Honestly, this is the kind of late-March free agent move by a team that usually wouldn’t even register with me. The Titans signed Joey Slye.

I’ve gotta be honest with you, when I read that Tennessee has...

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Commanders Reacts Survey: Reactions to Commanders veteran free agency and a look ahead to the draft

Commanders Reacts Survey: Reactions to Commanders veteran free agency and a look ahead to the draft

Poll questions!!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in regular email surveys.


With veteran free agency largely in the rearview mirror and the draft less than a month away, it seems like a good time for a survey that looks back at what the Commanders did to develop the roster in March and what they should do next to develop the roster in April.

Washington currently has 74 players under...

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Grading the NFC East defenses pre-draft - Who stands out above the rest?

Grading the NFC East defenses pre-draft - Who stands out above the rest?

Washington struggled on defense last season, especially stopping the run where they ranked 30th in the NFL. The NFC Championship game saw them give up 229 rushing yards and seven total rushing touchdowns to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

They weren’t great against the pass either, allowing 25 passing touchdowns and recording just seven interceptions (tied for fourth fewest in the league).

The Commanders finished the season 18th in total points allowed, and 13th in total yards allowed.

Adam Peters and Dan Quinn remain adamant about fixing this, and thus far have added some key pieces to the unit to...

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Grading the NFC East defenses pre-draft - Who stands out above the rest?

Grading the NFC East defenses pre-draft - Who stands out above the rest?

Washington struggled on defense last season, especially stopping the run where they ranked 30th in the NFL. The NFC Championship game saw them give up 229 rushing yards and seven total rushing touchdowns to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

They weren’t great against the pass either, allowing 25 passing touchdowns and recording just seven interceptions (tied for fourth fewest in the league).

They finished the season 18th in total points allowed, and 13th in total yards allowed.

Adam Peters and Dan Quinn remain adamant about fixing this, and thus far have added some key pieces to the unit to help...

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2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: More options open up for the Commanders after free agency

2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: More options open up for the Commanders after free agency

Who is Washington picking in 2025?

The Washington Commanders are entering season two of the Adam Peters/Dan Quinn/Jayden Daniels era, and the team needs to make improvements to a lot of positions. The Combine is over and free agency has had it’s initial waves.

It’s been almost a month since our last mock draft roundup and a lot has changed. Washington was busy, signing nine free agents, and re-signing 18 of their own pending free agents. There are a lot of positions that still need work, and Adam Peters has five picks to continue the reshaping of the roster that...

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Can Nick Nash Become an Integral Part of the Commanders’ Receiving Corps?

Can Nick Nash Become an Integral Part of the Commanders’ Receiving Corps?

Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Nick Nash, WR
School: San Jose State University | Conference: Mountain West
College Experience: Senior | Draft Age: 25 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’2.5”/ 203 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 4th-6th round

Player Comparison: Mohamed Sanu

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Nick Nash was a two-star recruit who committed to San Jose State University as a dual threat quarterback. After three seasons, he decided to transfer to wide receiver in his senior season. From there, he steadily improved, getting recognition in 2023 with...

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Daily Slop - 24 Mar 25 - What’s the best-case scenario for Michael Gallup and the Commanders?

Daily Slop - 24 Mar 25 - What’s the best-case scenario for Michael Gallup and the Commanders?

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Michael Gallup: Best and worst case scenarios

He was once a 1,000-yard receiver but went three consecutive seasons without reaching 500 before hanging it up. But hey, he was banged up. So what can Commanders fans make out of it?

It’s a classic low-risk, high-reward gamble from the Commanders front office that will ultimately come down to Gallup’s health. After tearing his ACL toward the end of the 2021 NFL...

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Is Nic Scourton the Complete Package at Defensive End?

Is Nic Scourton the Complete Package at Defensive End?

Hogs Haven takes a look at 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders

Nic Scourton, DE/EDGE
School: Texas A&M University | Conference: Southeastern Conference
College Experience: Junior | Draft Age: 21 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6’3”/ 257 lbs
Projected Draft Status: Late 1st-2nd round

Player Comparison: Melvin Ingram / Trey Hendrickson / Cameron Jordan

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Nic Scourton (formerly known as Nic Caraway) was a highly sought after four-star prospect from Bryan High School (TX). He initially committed to Purdue University. Scourton broke out his sophomore season with a 10 sack, 15...

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Daily Slop - 23 Mar 25 - What happens if the Commanders trade out of the first round of April’s draft?

Daily Slop - 23 Mar 25 - What happens if the Commanders trade out of the first round of April’s draft?

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What could the Commanders receive for the 29th pick in the 2025 NFL draft?

The Commanders received three offers for the 29th selection:

  • WASH trades picks 29 & 245 for picks 35 & 103 from the Titans
  • WASH trades pick 29 for picks 33 & 179 from the Browns
  • WASH trades picks 29 & 128 for picks 55 & 86 (2025) and 2nd & 3rd (2026) from the Chargers...
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