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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington Commanders: 6 takeaways from 'Burgundy & Gold' scrimmage
Brandon Coleman & Sam Cosmi outside for the Burgundy & Gold scrimmage. Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn wanted to have an intrasquad scrimmage this week for multiple reasons. One, Quinn loves competition, and he understands better than anyone that these scrimmages fire everyone up. Secondly, Quinn was looking at the preseason schedule. Washington's last game was on Friday, while the next one wasn't until the following Monday. A scrimmage would be a good way to fill in the time until preseason game No. 2. Finally, while he didn't say it, Quinn was hoping to get the bad taste out of his mouth from Friday's 48-18 loss to the Patriots. Sure, while the Commanders sat over 30 players, the performance didn't meet Quinn's or Washington's standards. We're not so sure Tuesday's scrimmage helped. There were some good and some bad aspects. Here are six takeaways from Tuesday's "Burgundy & Gold" scrimmage. It's rare to hear any negative reports about quarterback Jayden Daniels during games or practice. He's usually always sharp. He wasn't during Tuesday's scrimmage. That's not all on Daniels, though. He was under constant pressure, often having to check down to his running backs and tight ends. Nothing was open. It's a blip on the radar for Daniels and, perhaps, more encouraging about the defense. Washington's offensive line is rounding into shape, but if the scrimmage was any indication of what we can expect from the Commanders' pass rush in 2025, that's encouraging. Defensive end Dorance Armstrong had another solid day. While Von Miller didn't record a sack, he did record a key pressure, per Zach Selby of There are no concerns with the offensive line. From all indications, most of the pressure came on the inside, and remember, neither of Washington's projected starting guards (Brandon Coleman and Sam Cosmi) practiced. Offensive line play is about cohesion. This group needs time together on the field to become a cohesive unit. The rookie second-rounder has been one of the stars of training camp. He made his impact from the first practice, and that has continued. Amos was active again during Tuesday's scrimmage. Head coach Dan Quinn makes players earn positions, regardless of draft or free-agent status. Amos has already earned it. He made a strong play against the pass and a run stop for a loss in Friday's preseason opener. He's starting Week 1. Trey Amos with another pass breakup off a Bobby Wagner he got beat with speed by Lane and recovered to contest on deep shot INC from Jayden. Frankie Luvu was a free-agent steal in 2024. Even more is expected from the second-team All-Pro in 2025. Luvu has quietly been excellent all camp. He was a key contributor to the defense's dominance on Tuesday. Don't be surprised if Luvu leads the Commanders in sacks this season. He was close last season. The coaches will give him every opportunity to chase down opposing quarterbacks this fall. Duke Riley was signed on Sunday night. The ninth-year veteran was with the team on Monday and making his presence felt during Tuesday's scrimmage. The Commanders need depth behind Luvu and Bobby Wagner. Washington released former fifth-round pick Dominique Hampton because he wasn't showing progress. The team loves Jordan Magee, but he can't seem to stay on the field. Rookie Kain Medrano has impressed, but he's still raw. There's a path for Riley to make this roster. He can play. Duke Riley has already flashed making a couple of nice playsBlew up screenPhysical loud thud on run fit Adam Peters talking to Terry McLaurin at practice. This photo had everyone talking on Tuesday. It was the first time that Terry McLaurin and GM Adam Peters were seen in public speaking to one another. It was a relatively short but cordial conversation. By the time you read this, the lip-readers may have already discovered some of what was said. What does it mean? Who knows, but it can't be bad, right? It was also the first time McLaurin came out and watched the entire practice. No one knows what's going on behind closed doors, but one simple conversation can get contract talks going again.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Live updates, highlights from Commanders' intrasquad scrimmage
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that his team would hold a "Burgundy & Gold" scrimmage on Tuesday, with the players and coaches split evenly between the two squads. The scrimmage served as both a competitive event and a chance for the Commanders to get in some action, given the longer wait until the next preseason game. After Washington played New England on Friday, its next preseason game is not until next Monday night, when the Cincinnati Bengals come to town. Head coach Dan Quinn revealed that assistant head coach/offensive pass game coordinator Brian Johnson and quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard would call the offense. In contrast, defensive backs coach Tommy Donatell and defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons would be the defensive playcallers. Follow along here for the latest news, notes and highlights from today's "Burgundy & Gold" scrimmage. In case you needed a roster Good test for the rookie 1st possession Shirts More Peters and McLaurin The scene Non-participants Terry McLaurin and Adam Peters speaking Players are excited Head coach Dan Quinn
