At the Combine, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn outlined structural fixes after 5-12. Inside the locker room, players were more direct: “We let stuff slip.” Part 4 of my Commanders player survey: What must change in 2026. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Thread: Initial takeaways on what Adam Peters said about Laremy Tunsil's extension talks; interest in Brandon Aiyuk; Jayden Daniels and David Blough; Daron Payne, Marshon Lattimore and Zach Ertz, and more from his media availability at the NFL Combine. lastmanstandig.substack.com/publish/chat...

2024 was a dream. 2025, a disaster. But there is a path for the Washington Commanders to boomerang back into contention. Loved chatting with @benstandig.bsky.social on the pod: www.golongtd.com/p/pod-whats-...

NFL mock draft 3.0 comes with two rounds and a bunch of questions entering this week's Scouting Combine. Edge measurables and rank order. Legit top 10 picks among WRs. Ty Simpson's stock impacts trade up/down market. There’s also a Commanders bonus pick. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Commanders offseason. Big decisions ahead. I've got a few as well. If you read Last Man Standig (paid or free), I’d appreciate 5 minutes of your time. Survey closes Sunday. Thank you for your time. forms.gle/uEXbWsLtNqq4...

🎙 Drafting Commanders free agents w/ @AlGaldi. Who do we want back when calculating cost, need, coordinators. Mariota over Deebo, CP75? CRod part of 1-2 punch? Blitzing Bobby Wagner? Bullish on Burks? Love the Drake's potential? Plus, Quinn’s new role. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

🚨 I'm on the radio tonight. 6:30-10 p.m. @1067theFan. Give a listen and call in (800-636-1067). Question: If you can pick one Commanders' FA to re-sign and factoring in cost, who ya got? Also, feel free to drop a question here. Commanders. Wizards. DC sports. Survivor 50. Shoot your shot.

David Blough just shared a version of this story about calling the game-winning TD pass in 2024 win over Eagles: open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Gameday thread is live. Super Bowl 60. Pending free agents here that fit Commanders. Commercials. Overeating. Here for all of it. Join us. lastmanstandig.substack.com/publish/home

Super Bowl 60: * Seahawks (-4.5) * MVP - JSN * Anytime TD - JSN, Henry * Maye 35.5 rush - over * Coin toss - heads * Gatorade - blue * Cardi B wears Diggs jersey - no * Score - 27-17

Spoke with @RickDocWalker about the late Sonny Jurgensen, an icon on and off the field. Watch my full conversation with Doc on the "Last Man Standig" substack (lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/sonny-jurg...) or listen later today on the podcast* (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...).

Commanders LB Bobby Wagner was named Walter Payton Man of rhe Year award, considered the NFL's most prestigious honor. Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.

🎙 Guest: @RossTuckerNFL 🏈 Commanders must fixes 🏈 OC challenges for Blough 🏈 Key difference for inexperienced OC hires in Wash, Philly 🏈 Former OL on the new OL coach 🏈 Super Bowl 60 - Trusting Sam Darnold? Also, latest on the coaching staff. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

2026 NFL mock draft 1.0 (unlocked): 🏈 Full first round 🏈 Commanders options at 7 🏈 How Jets, Cowboys, Rams maneuver with two 1s 🏈 My fave prospect-team marriage open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

2026 NFL mock draft 1.0 (unlocked): 🏈 Full first round 🏈 Commanders options at 7 🏈 How Jets, Cowboys, Rams maneuver with two 1s 🏈 My fave prospect-team marriage open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

The Commanders coaching staff overhaul continues. Source confirms the following won't return: * pass rush specialist/asst LB coach Ryan Kerrigan * assistant DL coach Shariff Floyd * player development coach Pete Ohnegian (@AaronWilson_NFL 1st) Defensive PGC Jason Simmons also not expected back

The Broncos requested to interview Commanders pass game coordinator/AHC Brian Johnson for their offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed (1st by @Schultz_Report). From my story yesterday on Last Man Standig: open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

The Commanders have coordinators, but the 2026 staff isn't set. What I'm hearing about potential comings and goings. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Commanders defensive pass-game coordinator Jason Simmons is interviewing with the Steelers for their defensive coordinator role, source confirms (@JFowlerESPN 1st) Simmons was a secondary coach on Mike McCarthy's Green Bay staff. He also played his first four NFL seasons with Pittsburgh.

Daron Payne on the possibility his time with the Commanders was ending: “I mean, I’m a hell of a football player. I’m sure I’ll have a job next year somewhere.” Details on why that somewhere, despite viable cap cut rationale, is likely staying put. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

The cap math makes Daron Payne vulnerable for the 2026 season. The roster reality keeps him with the Commanders — for now. Inside Washington’s thinking on a costly but complicated decision. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Senior Bowl preview, defensive coordinator activity and a notable scouting department departure. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

🎙 New episode: 🏈 Mike McDaniel took an OC job. Why didn’t the Commanders wait for him? 🏈 DC search update (before Al Harris interview news) 🏈 1-on-1 with Josh Conerly Jr. - Assessing his rookie season, when the instincts kicked in. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

Greatest coaching job I've ever seen. Take all the bows, Curt Cignetti.

The Commanders promoted assistant OL coach Darnell Stapleton to the OL coach position and Shane Toub to assistant OL coach, per source. Details: open.substack.com/chat/posts/c...

🚨 I know everyone is anticipating tonight's big event. Yes, I am hosting on @1067theFan from 730-10. Nothing else going on so I expect full phone lines and radios on. 😉 Commanders talk. NFL playoffs/coach searches w/@jeffzrebiec. Postgame Caps w/ @sammisilber. Gonna be epic.

The Commanders are hiring Falcons QB coach D.J. Williams, the son of Doug Williams, for their open QB coach role, source confirms. Wrote about this possibility earlier in the week. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/the-comman...

🎙️Guest: @Coach_JayGruden 🏈Insight into a young OC from the man who hired 28-year-old Sean McVay for that job 🏈The Kliff debate 🏈Filling out the staff 🏈NFL playoffs Also, how traffic from 9 head coach openings is slowing down Washington's DC search podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

The #Commanders interviewed former Washington WR coach Drew Terrell for their OC opening, source confirms. @RapSheet 1st. Terrwll is the Cardinals passing game coordinator/WRs coach.

Whether Dan Quinn seeks an experienced play-caller or a familiar face for Jayden Daniels, Washington's head coach has fascinating OC options. On Mike McDaniel, David Blough and the Commanders' OC debate. lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/mike-mcdan...

Statement from a Commanders spokesperson on Marshon Lattimore's arrest: “We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We have informed the NFL League Office and have no further comment at this time.” Arrest details on weapons charges. share.google/e36C8koTqnzB...

🎙 The latest on the #Commanders coordinator searches + 49ers insider @mattbarrows with insight into the latest iteration of the Shanahan offense, what happened with Brandon Aiyuk in SF and NFC playoffs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

ALERT: Will go live at 6 p.m. ET with @MarkBullockNFL to discuss the coordinator changes, best fit for Jayden Daniels moving forward and other Commanders *buzz.* Join us. lastmanstandig.substack.com

HERE IT IS! Your first all-access super deep dive into #Survivor50, including interviews in Fiji with the cast and the first exclusive game and gallery photos. Spent a LOT of time on this one. Hope you all enjoy! #Survivor ew.com/survivor-50-...

The Commanders need a new defensive coordinator. Based on conversations with numerous league sources in recent weeks, here are some names to consider for Washington. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Washington GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn took questions from media members on what went wrong this season and what upcoming fixes are. In light of the specifics within their responses, I played the role of interpreter. What they said, what I heard: open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

🎙Talking about the Commanders closing out the 2025 season/moving into the offseason a 1/4 mile at a time. You'll see. Beat Philly. Draft order lament. Kingsbury's status. Bobby Wagner's mikestone. Prepping for Monday's Peters-Quinn press conference. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

The offseason is here open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Twelve months ago, Kliff Kingsbury’s tempo gave Washington a clear identity. Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits. That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one. What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Twelve months ago, Kliff Kingsbury’s tempo gave Washington a clear identity. Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits. That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one. What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

As expected, Mariota and Laremy Tunsil are officially out for Sunday, and Josh Johnson will start at Philly.

Miami-Ohio State about to kickoff. 3 potential top 10 picks in this game. An NFL college scouting director shared his insights earlier this year:

Dan Quinn on Quan Martin's declining snaps (season-low 30% last game): "There was a busted assignment that eliminated some of his reps." Said he still has confidence in the third-year safety.

Josh Johnson would start at Philly if Marcus Mariota is out. LT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) would be unable to play if Washington played today, Quinn said. Tunsil sat out the prior two games. DT Daron Payne (back) participated in Monday's walk through, a good sign for the Eagles game, Quinn said.

Dan Quinn time. C Tyler Biadasz (ankle/knee) does not require surgery on his injuries, but is unlikely to play Sunday. QB Marcus Mariota (quad/hand) has yet to move at full speed, meaning his availability in Philly is TBD.

Stats and numbers that exposed Washington’s thin margins, fading depth and emphasize some reasons for optimism. open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...

Commanders at Eagles kicks off at 4:25 p.m. in Philly on Sunday.