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21-05-2025
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Washington Worry As Regression Predicted For Commanders?
How can the Washington Commanders possibly do better than their historic turnaround from last season? After winning just four games in 2023, the Commanders saw a nine-win jump in the regular season and reached the Conference Title Game for the first time in 30 years behind a new owner, general manager, head coach, and quarterback. Advertisement Sustaining success is a new thing for the franchise, though. And it's why one reporter believes a natural regression is coming for the Commanders. Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes the team will finish 10-7 in 2025 due to the team's tougher schedule, and holes along the defensive line. "While the Commanders offense looks better than last year's group on paper, the club will struggle to match up against top offensive attacks with its lackluster pass-rushing unit," Moton wrote. "Washington lost its 2024 sack leader, Dante Fowler Jr., in free agency. The Commanders will need more than Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Deatrich Wise to collapse the pocket on the edges. "Frankie Luvu and Daron Payne must be active near the line of scrimmage on passing downs." Advertisement Should Washington worry? Washington possesses one of the oldest rosters in the league despite their young quarterback. They will be expected to at least make the playoffs this year as part of their growth as an organization. And while 10 wins is nothing to scoff at - especially compared to past years for the franchise - the Commanders still have a lot to prove under new management at this time. Related: Commanders' Harris Wins Championship After 164-Year Wait Related: Commanders Trade for Tyreek Proposed in Controversial Media Move
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills Select Defensive 'Steal' In New Mock Draft
The Buffalo Bills have their offense figured out. That much is known coming off another run to the Conference Title Game last season. It's the defense, though, that clearly needs more reinforcements. In most mock drafts around the country, the Bills are predicted to focus solely on the defensive side of the ball with the receiver position as a potential chip-in as part of the conversation. Advertisement ESPN's top draft analyst Mel Kiper agrees with that notion. The veteran analyst predicted that the Bills would not only draft a cornerback in Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston, but also defensive tackle Tyleik Williams and safety Xavier Watts with their second round selections. "Williams is stout against the run up the middle, but he also shows the quickness and suddenness to penetrate the backfield," Kiper said. "Over the past two seasons, he had 5.5 sacks, 34 pressures, 16.5 tackles for loss and 21 run stops. He could get into the mix up the middle with Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones, especially with Larry Ogunjobi suspended for six games." Watts is another player who Kiper believes would fill a hole in Buffalo's defense. While the Bills were not bad in any stretch last year on that side of the ball, they did lose key free agents like Rasul Douglas and Von Miller. Adding youth to the group is also something that many teams push for once they sign a star quarterback to a lucrative contract. With a collection of Hairston, Watts, and Williams, the Bills get that goal accomplished. Related: Bills Urged To Draft 'All-Pro' Talent In Major Move Related: Diggs Gets Intimate Dance From Cardi B
