Commanders have chance to solidify WR corps for years to come originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Entering the 2022 NFL offseason, the biggest task on head coach Ron Rivera’s desk was to find Washington a franchise quarterback. While there’s plenty of skepticism, the Commanders believe they have done just that after acquiring former Eagles and Colts passer Carson Wentz in a March trade with Indianapolis.
With the sport’s most important position solved — at least temporarily — and the bulk of free agency in the rearview mirror, the focus for Washington now shifts to two important tasks: the 2022 NFL Draft and agreeing to an extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
In the coming months, if things go well for the Burgundy and Gold, the Commanders should have their wide receiver corps of the future solidified.
Let’s start with the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Commanders have the 11th overall selection. Washington could go multiple directions with that pick, but wide…