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4 days ago
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Who is the Commanders best schematic fit in the 2025 draft class?
Which players drafted are going to become the best schematic fit for their respective teams in 2025? NFL draft analyst Rob Rang of Fox Sports recently provided his one selection for each NFL team from this year's rookie class that might best fit their team's needs and roster. Advertisement Who did Rang feel was the most fitting draft selection this year for the Washington Commanders? Rang went with Ole Miss corner Trey Amos, whom the Commanders selected with their late second-round selection at No. 61 overall. Here is how Rang summed up his belief that Amos could become the best fit for the Commanders: "To justify this selection, Amos will need to prove that he's over the back issues which contributed to his slip to the deep second round, but the tape shows one of the stickier, savvier man-to-man corners in this class — and a perfect schematic fit in Dan Quinn's defense." If indeed Amos is a good schematic fit and performs well in his rookie season, the Commanders could start Trey Amos and Marshon Lattimore at the outside corners. They could also start second-year corner Mike Sainristil at the inside corner. Also, keep in mind that GM Adam Peters came to Washington, finding the top corners on the Ron Rivera roster to be Emmanuel Forbes, Benjamin St Juste, Kendall Fuller, Tariq Castro-Fields, Danny Johnson, and Christian Holmes. Advertisement What about the other three NFC East rivals? Dallas Cowboys- Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College (No. 44 overall) New York Giants- Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State (No. 3 overall) Philadelphia Eagles- Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama (No. 31 overall) If you would like to see the summary for each of the 32 NFL teams, here is the link This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Which rookie is the Commanders' best schematic fit in 2025?
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13-06-2025
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Rising Commanders rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs
The post Rising Commanders rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Washington Commanders are getting a lot of love for the way they do things. However, that doesn't mean they'll be able to pull off a big trade this summer. Still, here is a rising Commanders rookie who is turning heads in the 2025 OTAs. Advertisement There's little doubt the Commanders must improve on the back end of their defense if they want to push past the Eagles and Cowboys in the tough NFC East. So it's great news that rookie second-round pick Trey Amos has been showing signs of being in the mix for important contributions this season. However, it's not a lock how much he will play right out of the gates, according to 'There's no telling at this point just how many snaps the second-round pick will get as a rookie or where he will land on depth chart, but Amos made the most of his snaps in seven-on-seven drills,' Zach Shelby wrote. Commanders CB Trey Amos mixing it up with older players Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Washington gave strong consideration to grabbing Amos in the first round. The Commanders were tickled that he remained on the board when their second pick came around. Advertisement 'Amos … held his own against several of the team's veterans,' Shelby wrote. 'In one of his more impressive plays, he managed to stay upright after his feet got tangled with Michael Gallup and got under a tipped pass for an interception on the second play of the drill. He nearly got a second one later in the day while working against Luke McCaffrey and kept up with Deebo Samuel when lined up against him.' Amos is a physical press corner. His 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame contains the length to get his hands on receivers and disrupt their routes. Also, he has the potential to be a winner for 50-50 balls. That's something that will come in handy if he matches up against Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. General manager Adam Peters said Amos can play different spots, but the team expects to use him on the perimeter. Meanwhile, Amos said he is learning from guys like Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil. 'Everybody's game is different, but you can still learn from it,' Amos said. 'Just keep on getting all the knowledge you can.' Advertisement The Commanders didn't get what they hoped from Lattimore last season. And even if Lattimore doesn't live up to expectations in 2025, perhaps he can help Amos ascend to a legitimate starting cornerback by sharing his knowledge of the game and the league. 'I'm looking forward to learning from him, being in the same meetings, and seeing how everything rolls,' Amos said. Amos said he believes Sanristil can provide similar help, even though he's only in his second NFL season. 'It's gonna be real exciting,' Amos said. 'I'm gonna be able to learn from his footsteps and learn his tools, learn how to communicate, and just be a sponge. Just soaking up all types of information. Really looking forward to it.' Advertisement Amos said he's enjoying his time with the Commanders. 'It was a good setting, and I want to build to that, too,' Amos said. 'I want to come in, be a good team player, and help the growth.' Overall, the Commanders believe their defensive backfield can become closer to a strength than the liability it proved to be in 2024, according to Sports Illustrated. 'We're really excited about the guys that we added,' defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said. 'We wanted to get bigger and longer. (And) we definitely did that up front. We did in the back end also with (Amos). So, the vision of how we want to play and how we want to be and how we want to look, you're seeing more of it right now from a size and length and speed standpoint.' Advertisement Whitt said Amos is 'ahead of the curve.' That should be music to the ears of Commanders fans. Also, Whitt spoke highly of the front end. he said he believes the criticized addition of tackle Javon Kinlaw will provide more positives than many people expect. 'He's a uniquely big man that can bend and play with some power and speed,' Whitt said. 'We will have the ability to move him up and down the line of scrimmage. So, we can put him wherever we want to because he has that type of skill set. He'll be difficult for tight ends to block if we put him in the six technique or if we kick him inside, he has the length that's going to be difficult for guards to deal with as well,' Whitt said of his lineman. 'He's an intriguing young man to work with.' Related: Commanders' Jayden Daniels hit with Caleb Williams diss from Seth Rollins Related: Commanders rumors: Terry McLaurin's contract 'frustrations' coming to a head
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31-05-2025
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Commanders' rookie cornerback standing out during OTAs
The Washington Commanders had a first-round grade on cornerback Trey Amos in the 2025 NFL draft. Fortunately for Washington, Amos fell to them with the No. 61 overall pick in last month's draft. The Commanders' draft room celebrated, believing they had landed two first-round talents with their first two selections. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback began his college career at Louisiana before transferring to Alabama for one season and ending his career at Ole Miss. In each step of the way, Amos bet on himself, and it paid off in a major way. Advertisement After adding Amos, Washington suddenly had depth at cornerback. In addition to Amos, the Commanders have Mike Sainristil, Marshon Lattimore, Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene. That's a vastly improved group from this time one year ago. The Commanders opened Phase 3 of their offseason program this week, which meant OTAs. For the first time, the rookies and veterans were lined up against one another in practice, and it appears that Amos is already making waves. Zach Selby of named three standouts from the first week of OTAs: Amos was one of his three picks. There's no telling at this point just how many snaps the second-round pick will get as a rookie or where he will land on depth chart, but Amos made the most of his snaps in seven-on-seven drills. Amos, who the Commanders considered taking with their first-round pick, held his own against several of the team's veterans. In one of his more impressive plays, he managed to stay upright after his feet got tangled with Michael Gallup and got under a tipped pass for an interception on the second play of the drill. He nearly got a second one later in the day while working against Luke McCaffrey and kept up with Deebo Samuel when lined up against him. Although general manager Adam Peters said Amos is an all-around cornerback, the Commanders primarily view him as a perimeter defender. As shown during his reps against Samuel, his large frame allows him to be physical at the line of scrimmage with bigger receivers. Amos still has months before he is ready to be a regular defensive contributor, but he's off to a good start. Yes, Peters said Amos can play inside or outside, but the Commanders drafted him to play outside. Washington can use Sainristil inside or outside, but would prefer to play him inside, with Lattimore and Amos on the outside. Jones, the steady veteran, can play everywhere, while Igbinoghene is better in the slot. Advertisement In the latest edition of "Commanders Log," Washington executives and coaches were thrilled to land Amos, particularly defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. On paper, the Commanders have a better secondary in 2025. However, Washington needs Lattimore to return to his previous form and remain healthy for a full season. If that happens, this could be one of the NFL's better cornerback rooms. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Trey Amos standing out during OTAs
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18-05-2025
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Commanders Top Pick Non-'Red Flag' Injury Issue Revealed
The Washington Commanders turned heads with their first pick of the 2025 Draft with the selection of Josh Conerly out of Oregon. And in the second round, they did it again. That's when they focused on one of the top available players left in the draft. ... with many surprised that Trey Amos was still available. Advertisement And now maybe we know why. Washington drafted Ole Miss cornerback Amos with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 Draft. Amos was the top cornerback left on the draft board and joins a secondary room with Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil. But why did he slide? Writes ESPN, "One aspect that might have hurt his value slightly: Multiple teams discovered a back injury in the predraft process. This wasn't a major red flag for some teams, but it was at least a mild concern that 'probably caused him to slide a bit,' as one AFC exec said. "However, people around Amos and the Commanders did not seem overly concerned by it.'' Advertisement It seems that while the public didn't know about the issue, the 32 NFL teams did. In the end, can Amos play? "He can get a little lost at the top of the route and needs occasional safety nets over the top. He has twitchy feet to close and sees the action clearly from zone but can be hampered by indecisiveness, despite favorable instincts. Amos uses physicality and length to shrink the 50/50 odds in his favor," media scout Lance Zuerlein said of Amos. "He can play in multiple coverage but is most consistent in zone. Amos needs to ramp up his run support and trust his eyes in space, but he has the goods to become a solid starting outside corner." Advertisement Washington's secondary made incremental improvements last season under Dan Quinn's coaching. They are hoping an infusion of talent in the secondary will help tremendously. Amos should help instantly on the roster, with tremendous value going to the Commanders. ... as long as he's healthy. Related: Washington Commanders Prediction Bad News for Jayden Daniels Fans Related: Commanders 'Easy Pick' To Protect Star Quarterback Jayden Daniels
New York Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Commanders rookie camp brings ties to Washington's past and future together
ASHBURN, Va. — The surrealness of his new football life finally kicked in for Trey Amos. 'It really just happened today, just now,' the Washington Commanders' second-round pick said after Day 2 of the team's rookie camp. Amos, part of a five-player draft class, knew his professional start would occur with last season's NFC runner-up. Weather concerns pushed Friday's session indoors, meaning the press cornerbacks' initial work on an outdoor practice field began Saturday. Advertisement Though already schooled to stay in the moment, the Ole Miss standout and former Alabama transfer let the setting sink in. 'Man, I'm really here.' The individual stakes ranged for the draft picks, undrafted free agents signed at least for the summer and tryout players hoping to catch the staff's attention during the three-day outing. The pinch-me sentiment is universal. First-round offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.'s stated 'dream come true' sentiment is understandable — and would exist no matter which of the 32 teams had selected the third-team All-American from the University of Oregon. The same is true for Amos and fourth-rounder Jaylin Lane, who arrived ready to 'dominate my role' while knowing his receiver/returner abilities and blazing speed will have him used in many ways. Emotions for Gabe Taylor, the younger brother of the late Sean Taylor, were linked to this specific parcel of planet Earth and the team's burgundy and gold gear. 'I had to take a moment, take a deep breath,' said Taylor, engulfed by local reporters and a bushel of cameras. He was 6 years old when Sean, a rising NFL star safety, was shot and killed by intruders at his Miami-area home at the age of 24. Gabe, a four-year contributing safety at Rice, followed in his brother's positional footsteps. Now, the rookie-tryout hopeful would begin his professional football journey where Sean's hard-hitting legacy remains central to Washington's fans — the organization retired his No. 21 jersey in 2021 — and Gabe's DNA. 'I looked at the helmet – it's been the Washington Redskins, the Commanders all my life,' Taylor said. 'I could have went somewhere else, but I chose here for a reason.' Coincidentally, the 39-player rookie camp roster included 21 tryout players. Along with Taylor, veteran NFL quarterback Nathan Peterman, 2020 second-round defensive tackle Ross Blacklock and UCLA running back/returner Keegan Jones were among those executing drill work for the Commanders staff. Advertisement 'Gabe and the other guys are here on a tryout. What a cool and golden opportunity,' coach Dan Quinn said. 'I love seeing players like him and others really going for it. It's been very worthwhile for him and the other guys to say, 'OK, I'm seeing what (the Commanders) are, what they stand for.' … Now, we start creating a list of who's next, how do you utilize the guys? So, all those guys are off to a good start.' Taylor's chances of making an NFL roster are long — 5-foot-8 safeties aren't standard, though this one had 10 career interceptions — but not everyone receives this tryout opportunity, certainly not one with this level of connection. 'Hopefully,' Taylor said, 'I get to put (the helmet and uniform) on again.' UDFA safety Gabe Taylor, brother of the late Sean Taylor, on being with Washington for rookie camp. — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025 Here are eight additional thoughts and observations from Saturday's open practice. 1. Quinn confirmed an ESPN report that a back issue popped up for teams during Amos' pre-draft evaluations. Considered a potential first-round pick, the first-team All-SEC selection slipped to Washington at No. 61. 'Each team has their own medical report and how it goes,' Quinn said. 'And so, from our club, it was something that we were comfortable with.' Amos started all 13 of the Rebels' games last season and joined his fellow rookie on the field for camp. He said the back 'feels good. I'm out practicing, still competing.' The 6-foot-1 corner with 4.43 speed (and an impressive grill) will contend for a starting outside job opposite Marshon Lattimore. Dan Quinn confirms Trey Amos' back came up during the pre-draft eval, but "it's something we were comfortable with." — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025 2. Even among other NFL players, offensive tackles stand out for their frame and size. The 6-foot-5, 311-pound Conerly meets that measure, but his impressive physical traits, including a desired 34.5-inch arm length, turned him into a first-round selection. Padless rookie camp practices without complete 11-on-11 work won't allow Washington's possible starting right tackle to test his full skills. Still, the speed at which Conerly threw hands and punches at practice dummies and shuffled his feet in front of line coach Bobby Johnson offered a glimpse of his athletic upside. First round OT Josh Conerly Jr. (72) throwing hands at the practice dummy. Speed shows. — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025 Quickness also applies to learning the playbook and absorbing Washington's internal vibes. Veterans recently began working out at the facility, and tight end Zach Ertz watched Saturday's practice from the sideline, but most cleared out ahead of the rookies' arrival. Conerly met some of his new teammates during a pre-draft visit and after traveling from his native Seattle to Northern Virginia the day after Washington selected him 28th. Advertisement Brandon Coleman, last season's starting left tackle and possible starting right tackle and guard competition this year, gave Conerly a rundown of expectations for his first work on Washington's practice field. 'For the ones I've been around, it's always been great vibes and very welcoming,' Conerly said. 3. The 2025 NFL schedule will be announced Wednesday, with some marquee games announced earlier. That includes the international slate. Rumors swirled recently that Washington's first since 2016 would occur in Madrid against the host Miami Dolphins. Quinn boned up on his Spanish in anticipation of any related queries. 'Sin comentarios,' the coach said. That translation? 'No comment,' Quinn joked. 'I don't know what to tell you on that one,' he said with a laugh. 'We'll see on Wednesday, I guess, what happens.' 4. Quinn doesn't expect Week 1 or even training camp-level work from the participants. He considers these three days 'onboarding.' 'These are the standards. These are the things that are important to us. These are the ways that we go about (our work),' Quinn said. 'It doesn't just take place over one weekend. It takes place all the way up through here and into training camp. This is an excellent team to come be a part of, knowing that there are people here that are gonna help them be their very best.' 5. Lane's 4.34 40-yard speed made the Virginia Tech receiver a coveted target for teams in the middle rounds. College highlights showed a player often receiving the ball out of the slot and near the line of scrimmage. That tracked with Lane's usage in a few seven-on-seven drills, as did the burst upfield with the ball in his hands. Finding ways to get Lane the ball beyond traditional route running feels like an early goal. That includes returning punts and kicks, which might be how he will contribute primarily as a rookie, along with gunner reps on special teams. Advertisement 6. Sixth-round hybrid linebacker Kain Medrano ran the fastest 40-yard dash among linebackers at the combine. As another immediate special-teams contributor, Medrano's speed and quickness potential showed in Saturday's work. Whether he sees much action on defense will be determined by whether coaches think that speed and coverage element is a must-add for a group that ranked near the bottom of the league in several categories last season. 7. Then there is seventh-round running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who introduced himself as 'Bill' to reporters. He looked bigger than his listed 5 feet 11, 208 pounds. At the same time, the shiftiness showed in drills as expected, without any hints of rust after eligibility issues caused him to miss the final 11 games of his career at Arizona. Shifty seventh-round RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt under the watch of RB coach Anthony Lynn. — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 10, 2025 Washington retained its Brian Robinson, Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols rotation while keeping Chris Rodriguez and practice-squad player Michael Wiley. Croskey-Merritt offers a needed change-of-pace aspect to fit the bill for a room lacking a big-play element last season. 8. Two UDFA signings, cornerback Fentrell Cypress and offensive lineman Tim McKay (torn labrum), did not participate. McKay's injury, suffered at NC State's pro day, will likely keep the three-year college starter and guard prospect sidelined into training camp, possibly leading to a physically unable to perform designation.
