About this episode
The Washington Commanders just reshaped their identity by bringing Maryland products Chig Okonkwo and Nick Cross back to the DMV. How will Okonkwo's elite speed as a move tight end create a terrifying vertical threat in David Blough's explosive scheme? By forcing heavy packages, Okonkwo becomes the ultimate weaponizer for Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. Defensively, Daronte Jones gains a massive chess piece in Cross. Can his incredible range and physicality lock down the deep middle, allowing blitzers to feast?
The departure of Chris Rodriguez Jr. creates a void for a thumping running back. Does the front office pivot toward a physical receiver like Jauan Jennings, or prioritize building an interior offensive line wall? With crucial gaps remaining at middle linebacker and boundary cornerback, the pressure is mounting. Will the organization rely on edge rushers like K'Lavon Chaisson, or look to the draft to secure the defense?
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Host David Harrison covers the Washington Commanders for WUSA9 and Sports Illustrated.
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