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Lets see what the new OC didn't talk about and where it looks like we are.

Receivers, nothing needed here. If anything it looks like Curtis Samuel may be the odd man out with his production not matching his contract cost and Gibson able to take over most of what he brings to the table just as well. I would be open to a 6th if he was a great returner primarily. Gibson handled kickoffs great last year but a one guy who does it all great option like Brian Mitchell would be my preference. At least someone that upgrades the punt return game.

Tight ends. Logan Thomas is catching hell on the boards but how many times did the qb's flat out overthrow him last year? It seemed like almost every game at least one really bad throw to him when he was wide open and other times not even trying. Maybe with a retooled contract to lessen his impact this year he should get one more year to show he can stay healthy and continue to grow. The other need for blocking tight end looks well in hand with some young depth developing already. I can't see wasting a draft pick here unless it's in the late picks for a project since TE's usually take about 3 years to develop anyway.

Running backs, overstocked. I hate to see him go but McKissic looks like one we could live without if Buffalo still wants him. I don't see enough ball to go around to keep them all fed.

QB, Sam with a cheap contract and a lot of upside seems the sensible way to go for next year. Late draft pick if something falls into reach for #3 spot. #2 spot is the puzzle, does Heiney come back and will his fans be a distraction all year? Is there a retread vet worthy but willing to work cheap? Do they get lured to the dark side of the force and blow everything on a big ticket free agent ruining the team for years to come?

Line, your basic dumpster fire. In a perfect world there would be 5 new bodies. They have a good center when he's healthy but need an upgrade for when he's not and for the future to be developing. The other 4 can go but it really sounds like Leno at LT is going to end up staying and Cosmi might get moved to RG so at least 3 free agents and draft picks needed. I saw Charles made the presser today but he hasn't really shown out yet either when given chances so I'm not even going to miss him if something else can be found.

Guard is usually too high for 1st round draft picks and there may not be a starting LT left worthy so it's looking like 1st pick is corner back this year unless a top QB drops unexpectedly.

https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/3/1/23620447/jeff-bezos-josh-harris-finalists-buy-washington-commanders-nfl-owners-discuss-dan-snyder-new-reports

Are we there yet????

It's seems like every day a new story comes out about the bum and the state of something, frequently contradicting stuff that came out yesterday. Now it looks like we're the worst team in the league as voted by the players for everything except strength coaches?????? Apparently he's been gouging the league and investors for millions in "advertising fee's" for putting the logo on his plane, which if I understand the concept means it's only advertising directly to pigeons and ducks flying south.

Now it sounds like whoever wins has to have money to fix or improve pretty much everything. If he'd charge a little less for his plane logo, you'd think it would free up enough to hire a plumber to come snake out the shower drain before Hard Knocks gets the cameras in place.

YES!!!!!! The interior of the D is locked down for years now!!!

We've avoided the tag and trade and avoided the double Franchise Tag possibility blowing up again.

Now the confusion sets in.

Where did Dan find 60 million to put in escrow to lock down this deal when all the reports are screaming he's cash poor?

Does it mean there's more money available to be active in free agency next week?

Does it mean Dan's staying?

Is a deal done but not announced and they're actually using the new owners money for the escrow?

Confusion, more info needed.

Apparently it now sounds like Dan can let Ron shop and stick the new owner for the escrow payments next year. That's different than I'd read so far but makes free agency more interesting to watch this year I expect.

Are we there yet?

It really feels like this week coming up is the week.

News still trickling out, Michael Jordan selling Hornets and maybe bidding, more federal charges, empty offices that have probably been empty for a while now just getting headlines, yachts hitting the open water, no big dollar free agency splashes hinting there's someone other than Ron making the big calls, no money tossed at a new offensive line coach yet when it's the biggest area of need......................

Now they're even tossing out trade rumors jumping up to #5 in the draft even though the top 4 qb's could be gone by then which I'd be fine with if it landed the best Left Tackle in the draft instead. There should still be a decent corner available in the 2nd round to round out the draft.

Digging for confirmation


From JP Finley


Rick Snider

https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/lists/washington-commanders-fans-media-react-to-potential-end-of-dan-snyder-era-josh-harris-76ers-owner-sell-the-team/

Soooooo close but nothing official yet!!!

Getting a little tired of breaking news that isn't bid accepted confirmations. Counting MJ that's at least two reports of two basketball players included in the bidding packages.

Depressing day.

Todays headlines are basically pushing the sale back until the next owners meeting in May and claiming Josh Harris is a cheap bastard that wouldn't even spring for 2 more lockers so all 15 players would have one on his team.

Sounds like we're stuck with Ron running the draft again and it looks like even if Dan goes, the replacement may not be a crook but may not improve things much.

It's looking increasingly like a Lame duck season with the new owners not in place in time to do anything but fire Ron halfway thru the season if we aren't SuperBowl bound and they already have a history of starting slow every year.

2022 a waste not getting Sam any significant experience.
2023 make or break with a rookie qb going thru his learning curve and probable mistakes,
2024 1st year of the new coaches 3-5 year rebuilding plan
2025 maybe, playoffs, maybe not
2026 next chance at greatness and post season glory

And the wheel of misinformation/ one report contradicting another keeps spinning.



So apparently this guy was trying to buy a basketball team from Michael Jordan but stopped to bid on the Commies which according to other reports, Michael Jordan is also part of a bidding package on.

you'd think if he's Canadian he'd want to move the team to Quebec or somewhere North of the Border the first chance he got, an idea I'm not really opposed to if we can't have our name back and the door would open for an expansion team to move into VA/DC.