With the Commanders’ top receiver, Terry McLaurin, missing time due to an ongoing contract dispute, his absence provides the rest of the position group with ample opportunity to establish a strong connection with the starting offense and quarterback Jayden Daniels. In turn, it makes all the sense in the world that new Commanders receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. has lit training camp up, according to various reporters covering practices daily. Commanders reporter Ben Standig, formerly of The Athletic, mentioned
that Samuel has made at least two splash plays in each practice session. Samuel understands that this is a significant season in his career, but he is not allowing pressure to affect his day-to-day mindset.
“I think Kliff [Kingsburry] is going to do a good job of putting me in position to make plays and just go out there and get it done,” Samuel said during Monday’s post-practice presser.
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The chemistry appears to be growing at a healthy pace between Samuel and Daniels, and for this offense to grow its explosiveness in 2025, these two players will need to hit the ground running to start the season.
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- Santana Moss Ring of Fame
- Luke McCaffrey mixed reviews with quiet start to Camp
- Latest on Terry McLaurin
- Cornerback group seems very strong early on
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt making presence known
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