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Three ways to fix the Commanders in 2023

  • What a year it was for the . Recapping the 2022 campaign is probably worth an article in itself. The franchise changed its name, won a thriller over the in Week 1 thanks to , stepped in at quarterback, got the season back on track and even handed the their first lo s of the season. Then, things went downhill.Washington went 0-1-1 against the , which began a three-game losing streak. The Commanders revealed a mascot that looked like a Chuck E. Cheese character that went rogue to create his own pulled pork franchise and then Wentz's three-interception performance at home against the ended the season.There were both good and bad things to take away from the 2022 campaign. Washington has three legitimate wide receivers including a B.J. Goodson Jersey potential rising star in Dotson, plus the defense impre sed at times. However, the Commanders still don't have a QB1, and there are other holes to fill on the roster. Below, we will examine three ways to fix the Commanders for 2023.The Commanders are going to be in the market for a quarterback this offseason, that we know. However, this section is more Cody Latimer Jersey about not me sing up at the position rather than "fixing" the i sue. The Wentz flier didn't work out, as virtually everyone predicted. It's very alarming that casual fans knew more about him than head coach Ron Rivera. The Commanders aren't in a position to seduce or draft Bryce Young/C.J. Stroud, so should Washington do its homework on players like and ? Absolutely. But I'm not interested in overpaying a player his current team isn't interested in keeping around.Now, let's talk about . In his first career start this past Sunday, the rookie out of North Carolina completed 11 of 19 pa ses for 169 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown in a 20-point win over the ' starters. Who in the world was expecting that explosion? Some of those throws left mouths ajar! It's just one game, but I don't believe those who want Howell to be in consideration to start in 2023 are overreacting. I'm hosting a quarterback battle between whoever I add and Howell this offseason.We could discu s figuring out the future at linebacker or how to re-sign , but the cornerback position is a spot I hope Washington focuses on here. Rivera calling it a " " on Tuesday is an understatement, I hope. is a good player and I'm very encouraged with the progre s made in Year Two. Still, I want Michael Strahan Jersey to add a legitimate starter through free agency or the draft. There aren't many big names in free agency ( , , ), so maybe the Commanders use a first-round pick at this position.In looking at the mock drafts from our CBS Sports experts, they seem to agree with me. Both Ryan Wilson and Josh Edwards have Washington taking Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo with its first pick. Cornerback is one of the premier positions in the NFL to me, and Washington has to prioritize this spot -- especially with the Commanders having to face the likes of , and multiple times a year.If Washington doesn't take a cornerback with its first-round pick, maybe it could take an offensive lineman. The Commanders have some decisions to make on the offensive line this offseason, and one of those decisions they should make is adding a starter. Let's take a look at each of the five spots. Will Charles Leno be your left tackle in 2023? He signed a three-year extension just 12 months ago. is a left guard, but not irreplaceable. What about center? is talented, but has played in just 10 games over the past two years due to a broken fibula and then a torn MCL. Those are not insignificant injuries, and Rivera said himself the position needs to be addre sed. Moving over to the other guard spot, and are both free agents. I anticipate the former will not be back. is a tackle, but where does Sam Cosmi fit in ideally? He's played some at right Doug Kotar Jersey guard and right tackle.The bottom line is that the Commanders need to add young talent on the offensive line, and it's something general manager Martin Mayhew understands. This unit is not full of elite talent.If you don't think ownership drama affects the football team itself, then you're wrong. Granted, every player on the Commanders has had to learn how to play in front of a fan base that holds some level of disdain for the franchise they found themselves supporting. Mark Bavaro Jersey Multiple times this season, players and Coach Rivera have been asked about noise that was outside of their control. That's not something they should have to deal with. For a fresh start -- to finish the rebrand, if you will -- Dan Snyder needs to move on and enjoy his billions in Portofino, Italy. The Commanders announced Nov. 2 that the Snyders had hired Bank of America Securities to " ." League sources estimated to that the full franchise would sell between $5.5 and $6.5 billion, but some believe it could go for even more. Commanders fans haven't had a ton to cheer about over the last decade or so. Give them this.
      March 13, 2023 7:00 PM PDT
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