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USA Today
07-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How did the Commanders cornerbacks fare in practice against Patriots?
How did the Commanders' defense fare against the New England Patriots in Wednesday's scrimmage? Mitchell Tischler of Monumental Sports described it to Craig Hoffman on Team 980's "Hoffman Show." "Drake Maye looked really good. He looked way better today than the limited action I saw him last year. He was decisive with the football, and he did a good job of finding open receivers." Open receivers? Well, Tischler went on to convey to Hoffman that Patriots slot receiver Demario Douglas, "had a very good day." He said he did a good job of getting open, and Maye connected. This would have been against the coverage of Commanders second-year slot corner Mike Sainristil. Tischler revealed the Commanders were in man coverage, and the Pats receivers were getting open for the most part. Not to unfairly single out Sainristil, Tischler did state that there were plays where the three corners Sainristil, Marcus Lattimore and Trey Amos were each beaten at times. Being lined up against Stefon Diggs most of the time was a good test for Amos, according to Tischler. He added, "Amos did a good job when they were jamming at the line of scrimmage, getting his hands on him and kind of staying in his hip pocket, right behind him. He did a really nice job on a couple of deep balls." What about Marcus Lattimore? "I thought he was a little more consistent on the other see these guys wanting to fill the Joe Whitt, Dan Quinn style of football with turnovers, turnovers, turnovers. You know, go get those picks, go get those picks. Mikey had a tip at the end of the two-minute drill on a tip drill off of Bobby Wagner, which is a really nice play." In summary, Tischler concluded, "The Commanders' defense wasn't as good as the Patriots' offense, but ultimately I think some of that was playing an ultra-aggressive style and we're going to see a little less of that come the regular season."
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4 standouts from Day 3 of Washington Commanders training camp 2025
The Washington Commanders moved up practice on Friday due to the excessive heat. Temperatures in Ashburn, Va., and most of the East Coast were expected to be in the 90s. Washington's defense got the memo, dominating the offense on Day 3 of training camp. After a strong start to training camp, the offense encountered numerous issues with the defense on Friday. The Commanders' defense even forced quarterback Jayden Daniels into a few mistakes. Over the first two days, offensive players have dominated our practice standouts column. Day 3 was different, however. Which players stood out the most on Day 3 of training camp? Here are our top four standouts from Friday's practice. It's only been three days, but the Commanders must be loving what they're seeing from their second-round pick. Amos doesn't look like a rookie. He's confident, using his length to his advantage and creating turnovers. Sure, the interceptions don't count now, but it only helps build the rookie's confidence. Amos already looks like a starter alongside Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil. If you thought Sainristil would rest on the laurels of a phenomenal rookie season, think again. Sainristil has a little bit of Jayden Daniels in him, in the sense that he lives and breathes football and is always looking to improve. He studies and it shows up in how he plays. Sainristil was all over the field on Friday, even picking off Daniels once. Sainristil is a tone-setter. He has spent the early days of camp working with Lattimore, pushing one another to get better. Whether he plays inside, outside, or both in 2025, Sainristil will be outstanding. You have to appreciate Von Miller. At 36, he wanted to keep playing because he knew he could. Most importantly, he believed he could help a team win. On Day 3 of training camp, Miller showed off his moves. Sure, there's no real pass rush in training camp, but Miller's participation is notable. The future Hall of Famer could be taking it easy this summer, "roll out of bed" in Week 1 to rush the passer. That's not his mentality. That's why he fits Dan Quinn's culture. Younger players will follow Miller, too. There wasn't a lot to brag about for the offense, but second-year wide receiver Luke McCaffrey had a solid day. One report said McCaffrey, facing tight coverage from Amos, made an excellent play on the ball to come away with the catch. Undrafted rookie Ja'Corey Brooks has been the story early in camp, which is fine with McCaffrey. The Commanders believe we'll see a different version of him in 2025. He's quietly going about his business early in training camp, making plays each day. It's not the big plays for McCaffrey, it's consistency. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders training camp: 4 standouts from Day 3
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington Commanders training camp preview: Cornerbacks
Washington Commanders training camp kicks off next week when the veterans report. However, the 2025 rookie class is scheduled to report this week. Before camp opens, we here at Commanders Wire are previewing each unit before the players hit the field. We will begin our previews with the cornerbacks. Washington's cornerback room looks much different than it did one year ago at this time. Gone are failed former draft picks Emmanuel Forbes and Benjamin St-Juste. Since then, the Commanders have added Marshon Lattimore and Trey Amos. It's a better group overall. How much better? Let's dive in. The Commanders have several coaches in the secondary with various backgrounds. Gay and Simmons were standout NFL players, while Pagano is a longtime assistant and two-time NFL defensive coordinator. Donatell was previously the Chargers' secondary coach before coming to Washington. This group worked well together in 2024, as young players like Mike Sainristil and Quan Martin took a significant leap. Sainristil, a rookie last season, improved throughout the season despite being asked to play inside and outside. Lattimore and Sainristil are locked in as starters. Much of Amos's starting depends on when he gets signed and what type of camp he has. If he can get signed before camp and continue to impress the way he did in the spring, he will start Week 1. However, Sainristil proved he could start on the outside, which Washington could do in the interim. Or, veteran Jonathan Jones can start outside or inside. He's also versatile and reliable and will play a lot. Noah Igbinoghene returns and will be the No. 5 cornerback. He played a lot last season and excelled in the slot. Seymour played a lot on special teams last season. He also got some time at cornerback. Price offers terrific size, but will battle George, Seymour, Vigers and Cypress for a spot. One of these players must stand out in the preseason if they expect to win a job. Washington will likely keep a cornerback or two on the practice squad. Much of this group's potential hinges on Lattimore's health. If the veteran four-time Pro Bowler can remain healthy and resemble his former self, Washington has a true No. 1 cornerback to challenge some of the NFL's top receivers, like NFC East studs A.J. Brown, CeeDee Lamb and Malik Nabers. If he battles injuries, Washington will be more able to cover for him this fall with the presence of Jones and Amos. The Commanders need Amos to win a starting job and never look back. Jones is a reliable veteran who will never back down from a challenge. He's also a feisty run defender. Sainristil looks like a future star. He was excellent in the slot last season before moving outside. When he moved outside, he did an outstanding job against Philadelphia's receivers, Brown and DeVonta Smith. Washington would prefer to play him inside, where he could challenge as the NFL's top slot cornerback. Igbinoghene was a smart re-signing. He thrived in an expanded role in 2024. This is a solid group. Could one of the Commanders' UDFAs (Vigers and Cypress) challenge for a spot? They had a strong offseason, especially Vigers.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dan Quinn Shares While He's Smiling Over Major Goals for Washington
Dan Quinn Shares While He's Smiling Over Major Goals for Washington originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If the Washington Commanders want to duplicate their success from last season, they must have their young core step up in a larger capacity. Advertisement That will be hard to do, especially for the 2024 draft class. Whether it was second-overall pick Jayden Daniels or second-round contributors like Jer-Zhan Newton and Mike Sainristil, the Commanders received instant production from last year's rookie class. As seasoned veterans, Washington needs those players to improve this season. "It's easy to forget they were rookies in the same spot last year," head coach Dan Quinn said of Daniels and Sainristil. "But I also smiled because they don't know still what [GM] Adam [Peters] and I know that they're about to make a big jump into going from year one into year two. Advertisement "And that's one of the biggest jumps, and there's excitement in that." Finding consistency as a playoff contender is never easy in the NFC East. The division has not seen a repeat winner in over twenty years, and Washington has not reached the playoffs in back-to-back years as a franchise since 1992. That's over 30 years of inconsistent play. The Commanders hope last year's run to the conference title game was no fluke. The best way to do that is to see continued excellence from Daniels as the quarterback and further development from their young defensive players. Newton and Sainristil are just two players who will be under the microscope this season. They aren't the only ones, though. Advertisement Washington made nine draft picks last season. Seven of those players appeared in 12 or more games, and eight of those athletes saw action in eight or more contests. If the Commanders are to go further than their conference title run last season, they'll need even more production moving forward from this draft class. Related: Commanders Slap Back at Deebo 'Haters And Losers on 'Fat' Related: Laremy Tunsil Excited About Commanders' Culture This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
