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Lots of white space on the canvas GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn return to a team with a 3rd-year roster that probably cannot yet be said to have a substantial ‘core’, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The approach in 2024 was to replace most of the ‘23 roster with […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (Subscription) State of the Roster 2026: Commanders Defense Obviously the hiring of Jones plays a significant factor here. We’re still not certain exactly what changes he’ll bring. The staff has yet to be finalized, but news broke over the weekend that many of the defensive assistant coaches are leaving, […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Hogs Haven readers feel pretty good about the Commanders new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones. In a survey here last week, more than half the respondents said so. While 5% of respondents felt that they didn’t have enough information to form an opinion, 94% of respondents felt that they did (the results had a 1% rounding […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable More defensive staff shakeup for Washington Commanders News broke on Saturday that several defensive coaches are expected to depart with assistant linebackers coach Ryan Kerrigan, assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd and player development coach Pete Ohnegian all expected to depart the organization. Defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons, who […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Senior Bowl has been holding practices all week and now it’s time for the actual game. Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters was in Mobile this week along with other members of the scouting department. Washington just finished a 5-12 season last was a big letdown after going to the NFC Championship Game last year. […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Commanders links Articles The Athletic (paywall) What we know and what’s still ahead as Commanders reconfigure their coaching staff Jones checks a lot of Quinn’s boxes for a new coordinator The Vikings ranked fifth in forced turnovers over Jones’s four seasons there leading the defensive backs. He also helped develop younger players such as Byron […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The NFL sets their salary cap every year after the season and before the new league year. It had been steadily rising by $10-12 million since 2013. A new CBA was signed in 2012 after a lockout, and TV deals pumped a ton of money into the league’s coffers which allowed the pot to grow […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Every year around this time, I publish an article about the salary cap. I do it because a lot of offseason plans are being suggested in “mock” free agency based on widely reported but poorly understood salary cap numbers. Most NFL fans don’t understand the salary cap — and for a very good reason; most […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com Tress Way named to Sporting News All-Pro team Way has punted 56 times for 2,651 yards, including 29 punts pinned inside the 20-yard line. Way has a net average of 47.3 yards. Way ranked fourth in the NFC in net punting average and is tied for second in the NFC in […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy have gone full speed ahead in building a coaching staff since he was introduced as the team’s new head coach on Tuesday afternoon. Thus far, McCarthy has hired Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator, James Campen as his offensive line coach, and Adam Henry as wide receivers coach. Additionally, McCarthy […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room (subscription) Current Commanders fits with Daronte Jones’ new system Breaking down how the current Commanders roster could fit with Jones and where there could be issues Fits with shift to 3-4 front One of the first changes we could see from Jones is a shift from a base 4-3 […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The 2026 NFL draft starts Thursday, April 23rd at 8 p.m ET, and will be broadcast live from Pittsburgh, PA. Teams have been scouting these players for years, and the pre-draft process will gain national attention at the post-season college all-star games and ramps up again at Pro Days and the NFL Combine. Teams will […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Commanders links Articles Commanders Wire Vikings, other NFL teams not surprised Commanders hired Daronte Jones Alec Lewis covers the Vikings for The Athletic, and he told “Grant & Danny” on 106.7 The Fan on Tuesday, “I was pretty excited to see Daronte get this opportunity. I think everyone here who has observed him, talked to […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Commanders’ decision to hire Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator is not merely a staffing change — it’s a declaration of intent. After a jarring collapse from an NFC Championship appearance to a 5–12 finish this fall, Washington’s front office and coaching staff have made it clear that continuity for continuity’s sake is […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Commanders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today, we have just one in the Reacts survey. It has to do with the […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Mike McCarthy is getting to work putting together his first staff as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are set to interview Commanders defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons for their defensive coordinator position, according to Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show. Simmons has been the defensive pass game coordinator in Washington, […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
According to multiple sources, the Commanders have reached the end of their search for a new defensive coordinator to replace Joe Whitt, who was relieved of his play-calling duties in November and fired after the end of the 2025 regular season. The new DC is Daronte Jones, who spent the past four seasons at the […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Minnesota Vikings may be bringing defensive coordinator Brian Flores back to the sidelines in 2026, but one of his top lieutenants is moving on to a promotion with a team that the Vikings will face this coming season. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Vikings’ defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room State of the Roster: Commanders Offense Running back Analysis: With only one running back currently under contract for 2026, running back can’t be lower than a medium level need and most would probably argue it’s a high priority on the offensive side of the ball. My opinion on the […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Rams and Seahawks could be the most intriguing NFC Championship matchup in years. Just consider that last year we got…Eagles vs. Commanders? That doesn’t feel possible. Who is picking the Rams to win? At ESPN, Jeremy Fowler, Shane Bowen, and Jason Reid picked the Rams, while seven others went against L.A.. On another ESPN […]
From Turf Show Times | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable Washington Commanders offensive lineman named among 25 best players in 2025 season ESPN ranked [Laremy Tunsil] the 24th best player during the 2025 NFL season, along with the second-best offensive tackle behind Denver’s star and first-team All Pro Garett Bolles. Tunsil…arrived in Washington [already] viewed as one of the best […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Cleveland met with a new head coaching candidate this week, as former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Northeast Ohio yesterday. Lynn, who’s been serving as the Commanders’ run-game coordinator and running backs coach since the 2024 season, is known for his steady-handedness and leadership ability. Despite his time […]
From Dawgs By Nature | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
At least as far as the reporting goes, the Green Bay Packers are running a relatively slow defensive coordinator search. Currently, the Packers have only interviewed four candidates for the job, despite the Dallas Cowboys hitting the double-digit mark for interviews and other teams, notably the Washington Commanders and New York Jets, also being aggressive […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Commanders links Articles Commanders.com 2025 Commanders position review | Safety Riggo’s Rag Commanders lineman Sam Cosmi is gaining some long overdue national plaudits The former Texas star’s 76.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus ranked 10th league-wide among all qualifying guards. Zach Tantillo from PFF added more praise to Cosmi, proclaiming him as Washington’s secret […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Jonathan Gannon takes the Packers DC job Anthony Lynn gets another head coach interview Teryl Austin interviewed The Washington Commanders reportedly prefer to hire a coach with play calling experience as their next defensive coordinator and they’ve added a new name to the list. The Steelers are searching for a new head coach after Mike […]
From Hogs Haven | about 1 month ago | 5 reads