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Ralph Vacchiano
NFC East Reporter
There has never been any doubt in NFL circles about the Washington Commanders’ intentions at the quarterback position. The new regime wasn’t going to sign or trade for a high-priced veteran. And they weren’t going to ride with Sam Howell.
The plan, for new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, has always been to take a quarterback with the second overall pick in the draft this April. The only question has always been: Which one?
Obviously, one will be gone before the Washington Commanders make their pick — assuming they don’t trade up one spot to No. 1, which seems highly unlikely. But that will still leave the Commanders with their choice of the remaining 2-3 quarterbacks that NFL evaluators seem to view as “franchise quarterback” players.
Which is the best fit? Or which one is the best prospect? Here is a look at their potential choices, with the help of some NFL executives and scouts:
Caleb Williams, USC
During the season there were quite a few scouts who thought North Carolina’s Drake Maye might overtake Williams as the best in this class, but the current consensus seems to be shifting back to Williams. Scouts rave about his mobility and his ability to make a play when things start to go wrong. He’s been described as “special” and even “generational” (though a few NFL evaluators have pushed back on that last word). There are some concerns about his accuracy and his ability to just stay in the pocket and make throws under duress.
Still, if he somehow gets to No. 2, don’t expect the Commanders to pass on him. Their new offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, was a senior offensive analyst with USC last season, so he’s already worked with Williams, and those that know Kingsbury insist that he loves him.
At the moment, though, it feels like a lock that Williams will go to the Chicago Bears at No. 1. But if not, it’s hard to imagine he’ll get past No. 2. There’s a…
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Publish date : 2024-03-19 19:14:23
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