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Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former Commanders Rival Sounds an Alarm
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. As far as the Washington Commanders faithful are concerned, there may not be a more evil entity than anything connected to the Dallas Cowboys. Former players and coaches make the skin crawl. It's nearly impossible to watch Monday Night Football because one has to listen to Troy Aikman's voice and be irritated by what he is saying. Alternate viewing methods for MNF aren't particularly helpful either. A ManningCast airs on ESPN2, which means innocent Commanders fans must subject themselves to a broadcast manned in part by Eli Manning. Deebo Samuel Sr., Washington Commanders Deebo Samuel Sr., Washington Commanders Photo by/Newsweek/Getty Images A Cowboy on one channel... A New York Giants legend on the other. What's a fan to do? Perhaps it's possible to place either broadcast on mute, find Bram Weinstein's radio call, and try to sync the sound and visual? More news: Commanders Release Statement on Historic Deal to Relocate to RFK Campus Two-time Commanders rival issues a stern warning It's been a rough go, but the dark clouds seem to be lifting off of this franchise. Washington has qualified for the postseason six times since the Y2K scare but hasn't been able to add a fourth Lombardi Trophy to the display case. Hope has come in the form of Josh Harris, Adam Peters, Dan Quinn, and Jayden Daniels. A phenomenal run last season that unfortunately ended during the NFC Championship Game has the Commanders faithful hoping for more. To Washington's credit, they didn't sit on their hands. They added Laremy Tunsil and Deebo Samuel by way of trades, and a former Commanders rival believes that should send shockwaves through the NFL if it hasn't already. More news: NFL Insider Gives Positive Update on Commanders Star's OTA Absence As stated earlier, there may not be anything more detestable to the Commanders' faithful than former Cowboys. Then again, being a former Cowboy AND Giant might actually be worse. Favor may fall on Isaiah Stanback, however, he recently offered a theory that the DMV may see as being acceptable. During a recent airing on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, he put the NFL on notice. .@IamSTANBACK believes that @19problemz is primed to have "one heck of a season" with the @Commanders in 2025 👀 — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 2, 2025 Stanback spent his first two seasons at the professional level with the Dallas Cowboys before stops with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks led him to the Giants organization. He'd win a Super Bowl as part of Big Blue's practice squad before finishing his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. His recent theory makes a ton of sense. Jayden is accurate and plays well beyond his years, and yes, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are sure to provide fireworks as a one-two punch. Zach Ertz still has some gas in the tank. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler join Daniels in the backfield. More news: Best and Worst Picks for Every NFC East Team in NFL Draft If Daniels continues his upswing and Deebo returns to form after an injury-plagued 2025 NFL season, there's no telling how good the Commanders can be. For the first time in a long time, winning that fourth Lombardi Trophy and the sixth championship overall seems like a reasonable ask for a proud franchise.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kingsbury Previews Samuel's Impact on Commanders
Kingsbury Previews Samuel's Impact on Commanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In 2024, the Washington Commanders learned that they had a franchise quarterback on their hands. Jayden Daniels is a superstar, and his ascension into a Super Bowl-caliber passer has the potential to change the fortune of the franchise for over a decade. Advertisement Helping him get there is offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and a supporting cast that improved during the offseason. Credit to Washington for acknowledging what it has under center and being aggressive in taking advantage of it. The team traded for veteran receiver Deebo Samuel and Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, insulating the unit with known quantities. Samuel, specifically, has a unique opportunity to elevate the offense given the perceived weakness behind Terry McLaurin on the depth chart. On Thursday, Kingsbury previewed the impact of Samuel on the Commanders' offense. "Yeah, both tremendous players. Terry taking the top off, doing the things he does with his route tree, outside, always scares defenses. And then Deebo, just the myriad of ways you can use him, the touches you can get, he's hard to tackle, that firsthand space rarely gets him down," he told reporters. "And so just finding ways that he can continue to impact our offense and still get those other guys to football." Advertisement Samuel is an upgrade, albeit a risky one given his age, durability, and potential decline. He was at his best as a hybrid running back/receiver, but those days may be behind him. What he demands, though, is targets. And with so many of Washington's targets returning in 2025, that means everyone's slice of the pie is bound to get a little smaller. "Yeah, I've never had a great player that didn't want the ball and so that kind of comes with the territory," he said. "But that's one thing I think that DQ [Dan Quinn] has created where it's the team above anything else. And these guys that had their success last year and got their touches, they know bringing Deebo in, there's going to be less, but we're going to be better. 'And I think when they're able to sacrifice for that and understand that the ultimate goal is winning, then it all works itself out. But you want those guys, I mean, I'll get cussed out a few games, but it just comes with the territory. You'd rather have really good players cussing you out, than bad players cussing you out." Advertisement Ultimately, Daniels has the talent to fix any target-based issue. He's the rising tide that lifts all boats, and if Samuel is opening things up for McLaurin and his co-stars, there should be more than enough opportunities to satisfy him. Further, winning cures all, and Washington has a real chance to play meaningful football deep into January. Last season, the Commanders were playing with house money. Armed with a more talented, and expensive, roster, the clock is officially ticking on the Super Bowl window. Related: Oddsmakers Say Commanders Closing Gap On Eagles Related: Analyst Questions If Commanders Defense Got Better in Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Washington Commanders did not give up much in the trade for Deebo Samuel.
The Washington Commanders did not give up much in the trade for Deebo Samuel. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders traded with the San Francisco 49ers back in March to acquire star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Advertisement And it seems the deal is already paying off. According to multiple reports, the seventh-year veteran wideout has been impressing so far in OTAs, which makes the price that the Commanders paid for him even more ridiculous. Acquiring a player like Samuel, one would expect to pay a pretty hefty price, but the only thing that Washington sent the Niners was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which they then used on Oregon running back Jordan James. So apparently, one of the better wide receivers in the NFL is worth a rookie running back who is currently RB3 on the 49ers' depth chart. Obviously, there are other factors involved. Money. Age. Injury. Attitude. Advertisement But ... No matter how little they paid for him, the Commanders are happy that they have a player of Samuel's caliber for their superstar quarterback to throw to. Jayden Daniels had a spectacular rookie season in 2024, so having upgraded weapons will make him that much scarier. Samuel finished this past season with 670 yards and three touchdowns, which is not bad considering he missed a couple of games due to a calf injury. The 29-year-old receiver seemed read for a fresh start somewhere other than San Francisco, and the Commanders are more than willing to give that to him. He will be looking to help the team contend in a strong NFC East with the likes of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Advertisement Related: Jayden Daniels Warning Shot Fired By Commanders at NFL Rivals Related: Oddsmakers Say Commanders Closing Gap On Eagles This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Commanders Star Gives Shocking Take on NFC East Wideouts
Former Commanders Star Gives Shocking Take on NFC East Wideouts originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Washington Commanders traded for All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the team hoped they finally had a receiving group that could compete pound for pound with the Philadelphia Eagles and their elite duo of AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. Advertisement Not everyone is as high on the Samuel acquisition as the Commanders are, however. On the latest episode of the Up and Adams podcast, former Commanders and Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson spoke out in his belief that while the Commanders did bolster their receiving room, they didn't supplant another team in their decision. 'Obviously, Deebo - I think he's a good (addition) over there. Jayden Daniels had a heck of a year as well too. Dak (Prescott) … you know Dak, he's a regular-season hero. I just don't know how it's going to transition into the playoffs,' Jackson said. 'But as far as regular season, I think the Cowboys will have better production from CeeDee (Lamb) and George Pickens if we're just talking about receivers.' Jackson's comments about the Cowboys receiving room might be shocking to some. Dallas added George Pickens to the room in an offseason trade with the Steelers. Pickens is set to join a unit with an All-Pro in Lamb. Advertisement One argument: Is Samuel is a better player than Pickens at this time in their careers? The other, and we can settle this: As good as Terry McLaurin is, he isn't better than Lamb. And that's the demarcation point that the NFC East legend Jackson is speaking of here. In at least this one area, the Cowboys may have moved themselves up and over Washington. Related: Commanders Trade Paying Off As A Steal as Deebo Stars at OTAs Related: Commanders Rookie Putting On Show for Kingsbury at OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
The Commanders have plenty of weapons, and only one football
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury knows it's a good thing that one of his biggest problems this season will be ensuring all his talented skill players get enough touches. 'I've never had a great player that didn't want the ball, and so that kind of comes with the territory,' he said this week. 'But that's one thing I think that [Coach Dan Quinn] has created, where it's the team above anything else. And these guys that had their success last year and got their touches, they know bringing [receiver] Deebo [Samuel] in, there's going to be [fewer touches for them]. But we're going to be better. And I think when they're able to sacrifice for that and understand that the ultimate goal is winning, then it all works itself out. But you want those guys. I mean, I'll get cussed out a few games, but it just comes with the territory. You'd rather have really good players cussing you out than bad players cussing you out.'
