Commanders 2023 Off-Season Thread

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Looked at Nick Gates' snaps during last year's week 14 game against the Eagles.
He looked rather small, won't out physical anybody, but seems to have good vision, decent hand placement and footwork.
None of his movement look really sharp nor fast, but he seems to fit the "hat on a hat" philosophy, most of the time he'll be in front of his guy and do just enough.

LG #65
Couple of bad plays:
Completely beaten by a swim move


And here a slow to spot the blitzing safety, still does enough to avoid the sack, Jones runs back to the LoS



Couple of good plays:
Handles a stunt well, he did for most of the game, often looking to stay active and help the LT


Kinda of his most physical play of the game, and a good show of what he is, a decent guy that'll do enough



Still would have loved a couple of clear cut updates to feel more confortable about our OL, but depending on how the rookies perform, maybe they did do enough to have a functioning unit.

Gates wasn't completely recovered from his broken leg last season. He claims that he is fully recovered and fit now. So, if you were to look at his film of him before his severe injury, as I did, I think you would see a much better player. If he can come all the way back from his injury, we may have a very good starting center. That is, maybe... it's possible...hopefully, if we get lucky...keep your fingers crossed..say a little prayer...order a vial of miracle spring water from a T.V. evangelist.