The Washington Commanders made a ton of changes during the offseason. New coordinators. Other new coaches. New faces on the roster while others left. Adam Peters was busy, and despite his efforts, questions remain about this team ahead of the regular season.
Perhaps the biggest question for the Commanders is the stability and effectiveness of their offensive line. With Laremy Tunsil potentially out for the season and Nick Allegretti nursing a calf strain, the offensive line lacks depth. Questions have also been raised about the talent level of this line and whether it can protect Jayden Daniels.
Despite the rest of the world questioning their ability, right guard Sam Cosmi isn't concerned.
Commanders RG Sam Cosmi open and honest about the OLine
chatter from outside the Ashburn walls. Sam told me, "I'm excited about what we got. We can prove everybody wrong, I don't really care about everyone else...it's us versus us." pic.twitter.com/FmU6uqp34Q
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 1, 2026
Cosmi was asked if he takes the outside chatter about the offensive line personally.
"I really don't care," Cosmi replies. "I mean, yeah, sure. I'm excited about what we've got, and we can prove everybody wrong. But I really don't care about everybody else, to be honest with you. I care about the guys in that room and our ability and what we're able to do. Really, it's just us versus us. We're gonna try to be the best five guys on that football field. I think, from a relationship standpoint, from a communication standpoint, we just have a great group of guys. I'm excited to go to battle with them versus Philly."
The Commanders open their season against the Philadelphia Eagles in just under two weeks, and regardless of the questions those of us on the outside are asking, the Commanders' players continue to put on a strong front. They're sticking together, they know what their job is, and the guys on the offensive line cannot wait to prove to everyone else that they're going to be just fine.
Whether they succeed remains to be seen. However, with the players standing united, they certainly seem ready to face a division rival in Week 1.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Sam Cosmi not concerned about outside noise
