ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have intriguing options among their skill-position players. They have potential. But they also have uncertainty with that group because of injuries.
They might have the necessary playmakers to win. They should add more this offseason just in case.
Commanders coach Ron Rivera has spent the offseason, thus far, explaining why the team will be aggressively pursuing a quarterback. And the top factor, he said, stems from confidence in the roster: The Commanders believe the defense will be good in 2022, the offensive line has depth, and running back Antonio Gibson finished strong and continues to improve.
And they have potential at receiver.
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“It is a position we do like,” Rivera said. “It’s a good position.”
The anchor is Terry McLaurin, coming off his second 1,000-yard season in his first three years. He and Gibson are surrounded by skill players who have shown flashes of greatness but struggled to stay on the field this past season.
Is it enough to win the NFC East? ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen says that answer will be determined by their starting quarterback. However, he says even if Washington gets a mid-tier starter such as Jimmy Garoppolo, “I believe it’s enough to compete in that division and that’s all you can ask for.”
Four players in particular have shown the ability to complement McLaurin and Gibson, giving the team an explosive attack. But their injury histories might compel Washington to add more competition.
Tight end Logan Thomas: He’s been one of Washington’s best free-agent signings in a while, a low-level pickup in 2020 who blossomed into a solid starter. In two seasons — he missed 10 games this year because of injuries — he’s caught 90 passes, nine for touchdowns. In the past two seasons he’s been one of the most…
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