2026 Off Season Activities / Camps

Camera on JDs helmet? All of the QBs helmets???

 
RedWolf said:
Camera on JDs helmet? All of the QBs helmets???

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I think lots of teams have been doing the gopro head camera thing with QB’s, it’s not perfect because eyes can move without the helmet moving but it’s good to see generally what a QB is looking at as often as you can

I’m sure they’ll use some of it for dumb social media content as well, but still
 


No requirement to disclose injuries at this point in the offseason so we prob just won’t know for a while what’s up with JCM
 
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OTA notebook | Defense shows speed, McCaffrey and Burks stand out

The sun was out during the Washington Commanders Week 2 practice of OTAs, and there was plenty of action to break down as the players continue their preparations for the 2026 season. Let’s dive into some of the highlights from the day.
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OTA notebook | Defense shows speed, McCaffrey and Burks stand out​


The sun was out during the Washington Commanders Week 2 practice of OTAs, and there was plenty of action to break down as the players continue their preparations for the 2026 season. Let's dive into some of the highlights from the day.

-- Washington's defense was flying around fitting runs well during the first 11-on-11 period of the day, but what stood out the most was how much communication happened before the snap. Calls were relayed effectively by every defensive player on the field, and players were making checks to counter the offense. That might be a basic, and even expected requirement for playing solid defense in the NFL, but it was a positive sign to see the unit developing good habits during the offseason while learning a new system.

-- Head coach Dan Quinn promised before practice that reporters would see a lot of speed on the field, and that was particularly true on defense. Odafe Oweh had a nice rep during play-action drills to get past Andrew Wylie and would have registered a sack on Jayden Daniels in a live scenario. Instead, Daniels dumped off the ball to Jerome Ford, who continues to run hard and look impressive as a pass-catcher. One play later, Daniels completed a short pass to Terry McLaurin, but he likely wouldn't have gotten far in a game because Nick Cross quickly closed the gap.

-- There have been a lot of questions about the Commanders' receiving room, but offensive coordinator David Blough said before practice that the team feels confident in what they have at the position. Former third-round pick Luke McCaffrey is one of the players they are hoping will develop this summer, and he had a strong day with three catches from Daniels. One of them was a contested grab while working against Jeremy Reaves, who tried to make a play for the ball but had it snatched away by McCaffrey, who kept both feet in bounds.

-- Veteran Treylon Burks is another receiver who continues to stand out. Burks made a pair of impressive grabs during last week's OTA practice, and the former first-round pick was at it again with a tough sideline catch where he managed to get his knee in bounds. Burks has an ideal NFL frame at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds. If the receiving room does end up staying the same for the regular season, it would be ideal if he managed to emerge as a No. 2 option for the offense. Burks showed some flashes in a limited role last season, so the hope is that a full offseason in the building will help make those highlight plays become more common.

-- We might have had our first interception (at least during the practices that we have seen) on Tuesday, as Percy Butler seemed to get underneath a pass from Marcus Mariota. The quarterback waved his hands to signify an incompletion, but that didn't stop the defense from celebrating the play.

-- The Commanders ran a two-minute drill to close out the day, and aside from an incompletion intended for Rachaad White, Daniels was efficient and found his targets. He completed three consecutive passes to Chig Okonkwo and McLaurin, which got the special teams unit in range for a 58-yard field goal.

-- Speaking of kickers, the battle between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens continued on Tuesday. Both players had misses before field goal drills, although Moody made the longest kick at 54 yards. Moody was 5-of-6 during field goal drills, while Stevens was 4-of-6.

-- McLaurin said after practice that it's good to be back on the field, and he wants to do whatever he can to root for and help his teammates. A good example of that came when the third team was on the field for 11-on-11 drills. Undrafted free agent Jaden Bradley made a contested catch over Antonio Hamilton Sr., and McLaurin was the loudest person on the field cheering for him. "I told you the ball would find you!" McLaurin said after Bradley made the sideline grab.

-- The expectations are high for Jacory Croskey-Merritt after he led the Commanders' backfield with 805 rushing yards, and the Commanders are holding to a high standard. Quinn explained to the media what he and the coaching staff are looking for from the running back in his second season.

"In the passing game, one of the steps would be for Bill in that space. Also working on the kick return side of things, so those would be a few that come to mind. The natural running instincts, whether it's running from the gun or under center, that kind of handles itself, but the return game and the passing game are two things we want to see elevated over the summer and even into camp as well."

-- Let's end things with one more update about the running backs. Sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen ran hard and showed impressive vision during run drills at the beginning of practice. It's important to remember that contact is not allowed during this portion of the summer, so there are going to be several plays that look like they're explosive gains but would be stopped for a minimal gain in a game. However, Allen managed to weave through defenders and showed good footwork during plays -- two of his traits that were praised during the draft process.
 
The non-Terry WR’s visibly doing well just cynically makes me think it’s noticeable that Amos isn’t out there yet, and the whole CB group is bumped up a notch higher than they should be in the pecking order 😔
 
Conn said:
The non-Terry WR’s visibly doing well just cynically makes me think it’s noticeable that Amos isn’t out there yet, and the whole CB group is bumped up a notch higher than they should be in the pecking order 😔
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Again, I agree that it's only OTAs, but this is the second report where Burks stood out. Glad to see it. At one point, he was considered a first round talent good enough to replace AJ Brown. If injuries/bad QBing held him back more than route running and just not having "it" that would be a really lucky stroke.
 
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This was so infuriating and one of the many reasons Kliff got fired.

Like originally, beginning of 2024, this was talked about a lot as a positive. It's a way to make defenses easier to read for a rookie QB, and then as that QB gets more comfortable the playbook was supposed to open.

But then it became clear that concept wasn't a crutch for the QB, it was a crutch for Kliff. He dealt with raw QB's, and then a pro who refused to watch film. College Patrick Mahomes, college Caleb Williams, NFL Kyler Murray. He could not adapt. He had Jayden Daniels giftwrapped to him, somebody who watched film at home, and then still came into the facility at 5 AM to watch even more film. Memorized literally everything. And Kliff could not handle it. He did not know how to grow as a coach past the "concept development" stage.

Maybe eventually Kliff will figure out how to be a quality offensive coordinator, but he was clearly not ready for it right now.
 
Josh Connerly talking about how being in the huddle helps so much. Says he hasn't been in a huddle since high school. Does make you wonder if some of his struggles last year was just not being 100% on the play. Now, tempo is important and there will be times for hurry up, but that need for "clear communication" is a thing, too.
 
 
RedWolf said:
Camera on JDs helmet? All of the QBs helmets???

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I know this is wrong but:
when I look at this pic all I see is Hartman on his knees earning his keep with Jayden and DQ
 
 
Conn said:
The non-Terry WR’s visibly doing well just cynically makes me think it’s noticeable that Amos isn’t out there yet, and the whole CB group is bumped up a notch higher than they should be in the pecking order 😔
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There is a lot too that.

I’m in total panic mode about the CBs.

If Amos doesn’t get out there soon. Man oh man.

And we need to see the other WRs against better CBs.

Though I like the fact at least they are looking good against who is out there. They could be sucking. That would be worse.
 
Conn said:


No requirement to disclose injuries at this point in the offseason so we prob just won’t know for a while what’s up with JCM
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But it’s got to be something recent right? Becuase we’re there videos on Of him working out with some coach somewhere? Like running around trash cans or something and there were people who were starting to drool?

That happened right?
 
Voice_of_Reason said:
But it’s got to be something recent right? Becuase we’re there videos on Of him working out with some coach somewhere? Like running around trash cans or something and there were people who were starting to drool?

That happened right?
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Correct. People saying it’s not a concern because training camp is 6 weeks away or whatever…okay, but it’s a LITTLE concern. Like a tiny fraction of a concern, at least, if we’re being honest. If it’s not ideal then it’s some level of concern!
 
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