How much better is the Commanders' offense after recent moves?
Well, there are so many roster spots still undetermined, so one can't say with bravado that they are better. Yet, the Commanders have certainly helped their offense
Might the Commanders be moving left tackle, Brandon Coleman, to guard now? Or perhaps is Coleman being moved to right tackle? If guard, Coleman is a much better athlete than Nick Allegretti. If he is the guard, he could also move to the right side and play for Sam Cosmi, recovering from an ACL injury against the Lions in the playoffs in January.
Consider, if you will, if Cosmi returns from his injury by Thanksgiving. This could potentially allow the Commanders to have Coleman at LG and Cosmi at RG. Suddenly, in the season's last six weeks, the Commanders could have a terrific duo of athletic guards in Coleman and Cosmi.
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who was acquired on Monday, brings much value to Jayden Daniels's blind side. The Commanders could help their right tackle from time to time while being able to trust Tunsil more on the left side.
Cornelius Lucas will not be returning as the Commanders swing tackle. Lucas, now age 33, agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns. The Commanders may draft a tackle in one of the middle rounds, which they hope will be their swing tackle in 2025.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown has departed for the Jaguars, so the team really doesn't have a proven deep threat other than Terry McLaurin. Deebo Samuel is a new addition at receiver and he is an improvement over Brown when it comes to blocking in the running game and when breaking tackles carrying the ball. Yet, Brown did offer something deep that only McLaurin can offer presently.
The Commanders also re-signed running backs Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez, who were their third and fourth running backs. At tight end, their top four tight ends are all secured and will be returning.
Is the Commanders offense better? The offensive line appears to be, yes. The verdict on the wide receivers and running backs is still out.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: NFL free agency: Has the Washington Commanders' offense improved?
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