Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread

We have an edge. His name is Jayden Fucking Daniels.

My goodness, we went to the NFC Championship game last year and all of the sudden not having an elite defensive edge (which we didn't have last year either) is going to tank our season.

Unless you don't like getting Tunsil (which I submit makes you insane) or getting Deebo (worth the risk imo, but I can see the argument against it), we had a fantastic draft.

Replace Deebo with an Edge pick available at that slot in the draft, I'd bet most of us would take Deebo.


Preach!

I don't think anyone would suggest we aren't in a good place or that we should 2nd guess the trades and picks at this point. For me, I'm disappointed we didn't address edge because we need much improved run D and the ability to pressure QB's. Ideally we trade back from #29, pick up one of the last quality edge guys and address OL with a lesser pick (even pick up Connerly later if he dropped?). But most likely the quality of trade wasn't up to what AP saw as value, and in that I'd trust him. Let's see what he can get with the remaining FA and UDFA pool.

Keep in mind 4 preferred edge rushers, including Jack Sawyer, went off the board literally right before our 4th round pick. if the Steelers took Sanders there, we probably take an edge. As it is Lane looks to be a steal for our team.

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Keep in mind 4 preferred edge rushers, including Jack Sawyer, went off the board literally right before our 4th round pick. if the Steelers took Sanders there, we probably take an edge. As it is Lane looks to be a steal for our team.

Sent from my SM-S711U using TapatalkBradyn Swinson was available for us in the 4th rd for an edge. 2nd team All-SEC, 8.5 sacks, 13 TFL last year. This was who I wanted in the 4th rd, so a talented edge was available. Peters went in a different direction.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bradyn-swinson/32005357-4954-0693-77b5-b77b8ec24fbb

I don't think anyone would suggest we aren't in a good place or that we should 2nd guess the trades and picks at this point. For me, I'm disappointed we didn't address edge because we need much improved run D and the ability to pressure QB's. Ideally we trade back from #29, pick up one of the last quality edge guys and address OL with a lesser pick (even pick up Connerly later if he dropped?). But most likely the quality of trade wasn't up to what AP saw as value, and in that I'd trust him. Let's see what he can get with the remaining FA and UDFA pool.

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I don’t have criticism of the draft, but we still need a pass rusher for the team at this moment. Certainly FA available or possibly an upcoming cut player would help.

Bradyn Swinson was available for us in the 4th rd for an edge. 2nd team All-SEC, 8.5 sacks, 13 TFL last year. This was who I wanted in the 4th rd, so a talented edge was available. Peters went in a different direction.



https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bradyn-swinson/32005357-4954-0693-77b5-b77b8ec24fbbAn edge who lasted till round 5 vs their top rated ST returner per AP(also a position of need). I will trust AP and DQ's evaluation and decision. If we were going to get an impact player at EDGE it would have been at 61 or before.

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An edge who lasted till round 5 vs their top rated ST returner per AP(also a position of need). I will trust AP and DQ's evaluation and decision. If we were going to get an impact player at EDGE it would have been at 61 or before.

Sent from my SM-S711U using TapatalkWe all have to trust AP's decision and we will, but this is one of the few I disagreed with. We already got Deebo Samuel and Michael Gallup Jr. and he used a 3rd rounder on McCaffrey last year. Edge was far more of a need than wr. Defense wins championships not more wrs when you're already solid in this area.

We all have to trust AP's decision and we will, but this is one of the few I disagreed with. We already got Deebo Samuel and Michael Gallup Jr. and he used a 3rd rounder on McCaffrey last year. Edge was far more of a need than wr. Defense wins championships not more wrs when you're already solid in this area.We know AP chooses highly athletic players so I looked up Swinson's RAS score, and maybe - for good or bad - it had something to do with them passing on it.

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We know AP chooses highly athletic players so I looked up Swinson's RAS score, and maybe - for good or bad - it had something to do with them passing on it.

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Sent from my SM-S711U using TapatalkI am still quite excited about Lane. Kid is FAST and is a legit threat on returns also. It's not that I have an issue with nabbing Lane. It's just that I'm frustrated about edge being avoided when more resources have already been put into the offense this offseason.

We all have to trust AP's decision and we will, but this is one of the few I disagreed with. We already got Deebo Samuel and Michael Gallup Jr. and he used a 3rd rounder on McCaffrey last year. Edge was far more of a need than wr. Defense wins championships not more wrs when you're already solid in this area.

I loved the Deebo trade but he is signed for 1 season and we don't know if he will sign here again. He also comes with injury risk. Gallop came off his couch and is a solid depth piece but nothing more. McCaffery at this point has proven nothing.

I don't see any way this group could be considered solid before the draft. I'm also pretty thrilled that AP drafted the best player and did not reach to fill a more immediate need and you should be as well.