The Daily Slop
Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!
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Commanders.com
‘GMFB’ has 1 burning question about Washington’s offense ahead of camp
For the “Good Morning Football” crew, their focus is on one of the Commanders’ main offseason goals: getting the ground attack more involved in the game plan.
“People have to remember that the Washington Commanders ran the ball pretty well last year,”
said analyst and former offensive guard Willie Colon. “Their record was bad, but they got after it up front.”
Although the Commanders’ offense regressed in 2025, largely because of the injuries to Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and other key contributors, their run game remained one of the best in the league. They were fourth in yards per game, fifth in yards per attempt and eighth in rushing first downs per game. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who paced the team with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries, led the league in success rate — a stat used by Pro Football Reference based on the ability to gain required yardage on downs — at 53.7%.
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A to Z Sports
Another 10 burning questions ahead of Commanders training camp
Can Rasul Douglas provide answers at cornerback?
Douglas could end up being one of the bigger steals of the offseason. Trey Amos is expected to be ready for training camp but is still coming back from last year’s bad injury. Mike Sainristill and Amik Robinson are both coming off rough 2025 seasons, and there’s no starting-quality depth behind them. Douglas’ addition creates instant competition on the outside, and he can also play inside if needed. He’s got to show that his strong 2025 season can carry over into 2026 and the Commanders secondary will be in much better shape if he does just that.
How long will it take the front seven to establish itself?
The Commanders totally retooled the front seven, and on paper it looks pretty sick. Odafe Oweh and K’Lavonn Chaisson appear to be entering the prime of their careers and should represent an upgrade at the EDGE position.
Up front, Daron Payne should be motivated in a contract year, Tim Settle has always been underrated, and Javon Kinlaw was good in Year 1 with the Commanders. At linebacker, Washington arguably has the NFL’s strongest rotation in Sonny Styles, Leo Chenal, Frankie Luvu, and Jordan Magee. This group has to be the driving force on defense and can’t slow-walk its development whatsoever.
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Rachaad White has clear ambition with Commanders
Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports…made a compelling case for why the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers back can eventually replace Croskey-Merritt.
The most interesting note from Easterling’s take on White is the statement the 27-year-old left Tampa because he’s “seeking a bigger role.” It means White is unlikely to embrace the running back by committee approach the Commanders appear to have built this offseason.
That makes sense after White found himself usurped with the Bucs by second-year pro Bucky Irving. White still tallied 132 rushing attempts and 40 receptions, but if he’s wanting more, that means the 6-foot, 214-pounder has his sights set on the lead-back role in Washington.
Winning the job won’t be easy when there’s so much competition, but White has already made a strong start. A positive first impression only adds to White’s case to be the Commanders’ go-to back. A case boosted not just by his receiving skills, bur also by the natural vision and patience to thrive in the zone-based running schemes new offensive coordinator David Blough is likely to employ.
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Riggo’s Rag
Five Washington Commanders long shots with more roster hope than fans realize this summer
Quentin Moore – Commanders TE
The Commanders are expected to utilize the tight end position more under new offensive coordinator David Blough. They also have the options needed to ensure his schematic switch goes smoothly.
With Zach Ertz no longer around, the Commanders signed Chig Okonkwo to a three-year, $27 million deal in free agency. He’s the new alpha and the No. 1 threat in the passing attack, boasting the speed and dynamism that could become a magnificent asset for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
John Bates is the blocking specialist who can also catch passes when needed. Ben Sinnott could be in line for more work, and Colson Yankoff’s special-teams prowess also gives him a fighting chance of sticking around for a third season.
That might be enough. But if the Commanders are intent on giving everyone a legitimate chance to stake a claim, it may be worth keeping a close eye on Quentin Moore’s progress this summer.
Moore was a bit-part player over his five years with the Washington Huskies. It was no surprise that he went undrafted, but interest in the player was high enough for the Commanders to give him $250,000 on his rookie deal to ensure they got an extended look at him over the summer.
He’s got all the size and athleticism one looks for in a productive tight end in all phases. There is a lot of hard work ahead, and the practice squad remains his most likely destination. But if Moore can shine enough in the coming weeks, it’ll give the coaching staff a lot to think about.
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Last Man Standig (paywall)
The biggest offensive questions facing the Commanders entering training camp
From Jayden Daniels and Jacory Croskey-Merritt to David Blough’s debut as coordinator, here’s the biggest question at every offensive position — plus the other storylines worth watching this summer
With the Commanders’ switching to a zone-blocking scheme, Coleman’s high-end athleticism might put the 2024 third-round pick back with the starters.
If the interior consistently creates cleaner pockets and more movement in the run game, Daniels should spend less time avoiding defenders and more time attacking defenses. That alone could lift every skill player on the roster.
Other camp questions:
- Is Josh Conerly Jr. ready to take a considerable leap at right tackle?
- What happens with Coleman if he cannot unseat Paul? Supplant Andrew Wylie as the swing tackle?
- Are the backup center options good enough if needed?
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Commanders.com
PHOTOS | Best of Commanders Media Day 2026
Go behind the scenes and check out the top photos from the Washington Commanders’ Media Day ahead of the 2026 season
Podcasts & videos
Can the Commanders THRIVE with CHIG OKONKWO as the team’s #2 receiving threat?
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Blogging the Boys
5 free agents Cowboys could consider bringing to training camp
OLB Von Miller
Seeing Von Miller on this list should come as no surprise. He just recently stated he’d like to play for the Cowboys and the interest could be mutual. His days as an every down starter are probably behind him at his age, but he can still make a big difference as a mentor and in a backup role as well. Just last season with the Commanders he managed to log nine QB sacks, six tackles for loss, and 19 pressures playing just 37% of the defensive snaps, proving he has enough gas left in the tank to provide a boost as a part-time player.
LB Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner is another familiar name to make the list. The 36-year-old just finished his 14th season with 100+ tackles, starting all 17 games in 2025. He accumulated 162 tackles, 4.5 QB sacks, eight tackles for loss, and two interceptions last season with the Commanders. Wagner may not be the player he once was, but he’s still highly consistent/productive, both traits that would help upgrade Dallas’ current LB position. With concerns about DeMarvion Overshown’s health and the questionable depth, Wagner would stabilize/upgrade the position.
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Big Blue View
NY Giants training camp: Will UDFA Ben Mann really be the long-snapper?
veteran long-snapper Casey Kreiter signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. He joined former Giants special teams coach Michael Ghobrial there.
The Giants brought in two potential replacements. They signed 35-year-old journeyman snapper Zach Triner, who snapped in just four NFL games over the past two seasons. They also signed undrafted free agent Ben Mann, giving the Boston College long-snapper $10,000 in guaranteed money.
The Giants waived Triner on June 1, leaving the 24-year-old Mann as the team’s only long-snapper. They have not added anyone else to compete with Mann. Does that mean Mann will be the snapper for the Giants when the season begins?
It sure looks that way.
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NFL.com
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni not worried about putting inexperienced Sean Mannion in charge of offense
Mannion has had a meteoric rise. Three seasons ago, in 2023, he was a practice-squad quarterback in Minnesota, then Seattle. He spent two seasons under Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, first as an offensive assistant, and last year as quarterbacks coach. Now, he’s in charge of installing and calling an entirely new offense in Philly.
Earlier this offseason, Sirianni noted that he wasn’t worried one iota about Mannion’s lack of experience.
The Eagles have been boom or bust at the OC spot. Shane Steichen joined Sirianni in Year 1 and left for a head coaching gig after Year 2. Since then, it’s been one-and-dones at the position. Brian Johnson bombed; Kellen Moore was hired in New Orleans after a single Super Bowl campaign; and Kevin Patullo cratered last season. Now it’s on Mannion to sprint in his first shot at play-calling.
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Sportico
NFL 2025 National Revenue Tops $14B, Teams Get $450M
The per-team payout from media and other league deals is more than the combined total of respective league payouts for NBA, NHL and MLB teams. A representative from the NFL did not respond to request to comment.
The other huge plus is this guaranteed check from the league each year that dwarfs the cap before a team sells a single ticket, beer, sponsorship or parking space. This means every NFL team is wildly profitable, and a handful are worth more than $10 billion.
The national payout has doubled over the past decade and should top $800 million by 2035, based on the current media deals.
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