OT: 2024 Washington Commanders off-season thread: change we can believe in!

[kicksavedave]

Yeah, need to clarify my previous comment is about BA the player. I would hope that any acquisition did not include TMC.

He was one of the true stand-up guys under the old regime -- the kind of guy who deserves to be rewarded by being present for, and a big part of, the turn-around that we're all hoping for and expecting. I doubt he would view going to a better situation (in SF) as a "reward" -- he seems the type who would be hurt by having to watch the future rather than be a part of it.

He won me forever in his rookie or second season, when we sucked donkey balls, and he ran down an interception to prevent an insult-to-injury TD that most guys would have let play out. That's the kind of guy who not only breeds winning in the right circumstance, but also deserves to win.

This, 100%. You don't let great leaders walk away for a few more yards per year. BA's stats vs TM's stats are close enough that the intangibles are far, far in TM's favor.

Terry ain't for sale.

 

[ynotcaps]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1813991334447075734

Not in a "stir shit up/conspiracy theory" manner, but wonder why it took this long. Genuinely curious if it was always a matter of time, or if the intervening period was them sniffing each other out, trying to see if there was a mutually beneficial fit anywhere in the org and mutually determining there wasn't.

Never struck me as a turd on the level of the Median ShitBird-Era Executive, but I'm personally glad, whatever the end rationale, that they decided the best way to de-chlamydia-fy the franchise was to exile all the guys who spent years breathing in the chlamydia air. (Paging Martin Mayhew)

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1813991334447075734

Figurehead removed….

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Not in a "stir shit up/conspiracy theory" manner, but wonder why it took this long. Genuinely curious if it was always a matter of time, or if the intervening period was them sniffing each other out, trying to see if there was a mutually beneficial fit anywhere in the org and mutually determining there wasn't.

Never struck me as a turd on the level of the Median ShitBird-Era Executive, but I'm personally glad, whatever the end rationale, that they decided the best way to de-chlamydia-fy the franchise was to exile all the guys who spent years breathing in the chlamydia air. (Paging Martin Mayhew)

Maybe they were just letting his contract run out to not pay him sitting at home.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Not in a "stir shit up/conspiracy theory" manner, but wonder why it took this long. Genuinely curious if it was always a matter of time, or if the intervening period was them sniffing each other out, trying to see if there was a mutually beneficial fit anywhere in the org and mutually determining there wasn't.

Never struck me as a turd on the level of the Median ShitBird-Era Executive, but I'm personally glad, whatever the end rationale, that they decided the best way to de-chlamydia-fy the franchise was to exile all the guys who spent years breathing in the chlamydia air. (Paging Martin Mayhew)

I think most execs have contracts. My guess is that Wrights is just running out.

 

[ynotcaps]

I think most execs have contracts. My guess is that Wrights is just running out.

Yeah, have since read the WaPo article. They'll be happy for him to split early if he finds another position anywhere doing anything. If not, he can sit in the basement with his red Swingline and listen to his radio at a reasonable volume until his contract expires EOY.

 

[g00n]

If we’re playing fantasy wide receiver game, what about CD lamb who’s holding out?

That's a fantasy for sure. Lamb is in his prime and he's a beast.

 

[John Price]

Jason did a decent job here given what he was working with, a franchise in total disarray. We have a strong direction now.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

That's a fantasy for sure. Lamb is in his prime and he's a beast.

Might not be far fetched. We have their old coach and the big 3 all need big money. If Dallas keeps Dak and can only pick 1 of the others we should be on Parsons or Lamb

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Believe he is the last remnant of the Commanders rebrand brain trust. Thanks for trying, I guess?

In other news, Chase Young finding his way back to a familiar place.

 

[Bananas]

McLaurin is one of my faves, but after having him in fantasy last year, he leaves plenty to be desired at WR1. He’s not a separator anymore. Nor is he a TD-maker. He’s a fifty-fifty ball stud, and a leader.

I’d move him for the right comp. I thought we should have dangled him to Buffalo and KC last deadline, personally. The peak seasons for WR are usually the 25-28 year-old seasons. He’s likely to continue to decline but remain a gamer. I’d rather Aiyuk or Higgins if I’m being honest. But those guys are going to soak up so much money, you’d really rather it be a younger Tyreek or Justin Jefferson.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

This will be hands down the best QB Terry has played with. Let’s not dump him so fast.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I can’t believe Terry is almost 30. Time flies.

 

[Block]

This will be hands down the best QB Terry has played with. Let’s not dump him so fast.

Maybe.

 

[max21]

Man Chase Young, ive already forgotten about that dude. I was so f***ing stoked when we drafted him

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Man Chase Young, ive already forgotten about that dude. I was so f***ing stoked when we drafted him

I remember waking up and texting my dad and brother, “Happy Chase Young Day,” the morning of that draft. Was so excited to have our own Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Miles Garrett, etc.

Wonder if he would have turned out differently if he didn’t come to this dumpster fire of an organization with two duds coaching him.

 

[max21]

I remember waking up and texting my dad and brother, “Happy Chase Young Day,” the morning of that draft. Was so excited to have our own Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Miles Garrett, etc.

Wonder if he would have turned out differently if he didn’t come to this dumpster fire of an organization with two duds coaching him.

I was legitimately excited to just have a big superstar name on the team, just like those names you mentioned. Finally a name we can market and brag about, but uhm yeah that didn't happen lol. I hope we have that with JD, but im not nearly as amped on him as I was with Chase

 

[kicksavedave]

Wonder if he would have turned out differently if he didn’t come to this dumpster fire of an organization with two duds coaching him.

I think most of what made CY a bust is on him. The injuries were unlucky, but his work ethic was on display in the NFC championship game, for the whole world to see. The 9rs moved on from him ASAP.

 

[Bananas]

Total bum.

 

[ynotcaps]

I'm bored. Somebody make it be sports season again.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Sure sounds like 49ers dropped the ball with Brandon Aiyuk trade — FanSided

Jan 22, 2024 Follow Fansided Throughout this offseason, there were various rumors about the San Francisco 49ers potentially trading away wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. While the team has explicitly said that they had no desire to trade him...

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According to ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, the 49ers allowed Aiyuk's representation to see if another team would pay what the receiver was looking for in a new contract before the NFL Draft. Florio says that five teams were willing to meet Aiyuk's demands, which "the magic number" was around $28 million per year.

 

[John Price]

I'm bored. Somebody make it be sports season again.

just a week until training camp starts and then next week football is back

 

[usiel]

just a week until training camp starts and then next week football is back

Vets report tomorrow. Rookies have been in since the 18th. But as far as any addition news its nada atm.

 

[Ajax1995]

Sure sounds like 49ers dropped the ball with Brandon Aiyuk trade — FanSided

Jan 22, 2024 Follow Fansided Throughout this offseason, there were various rumors about the San Francisco 49ers potentially trading away wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. While the team has explicitly said that they had no desire to trade him...

apple.news

According to ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, the 49ers allowed Aiyuk's representation to see if another team would pay what the receiver was looking for in a new contract before the NFL Draft. Florio says that five teams were willing to meet Aiyuk's demands, which "the magic number" was around $28 million per year.

If NE really was offering their early 2nd rounder in this last draft and the 9ers turned that down I’m pretty darn surprised. They could have easily gotten a very good replacement, saved themselves a reasonable amount of money, and removed a headache all at the same time. It makes me question the accuracy of the ‘reporting.’

 

[Jags]

They could have easily gotten a very good replacement, saved themselves a reasonable amount of money, and removed a headache all at the same time.

Yeah, they could've gotten an even lower pick, pointed to Christian McCaffrey, and said, "Get me another one of those!"