Dean Jones

Washington

Writer at Riggo's Rag

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Deebo Samuel sends loud message to Commanders fans in viral OTAs video

2 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

Deebo Samuel Sr. is all-in. The Washington Commanders believe Deebo Samuel Sr. has a lot of good football left in the tank. Adam Peters sent a fifth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers to secure his services, and the prolific wide receiver is eager to repay this faith. One viral video that emerged from Washington's recent OTA session open to the media sent a loud message to fans who were still skeptical about the high-profile transaction.
Resurgent Commanders veteran turning heads for the right reasons at OTAs

2 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

This is a positive development. Releasing veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was a difficult yet almost inevitable call by the Washington Commanders this offseason. It also left a gaping hole on the field and in the locker room that must be filled effectively. One player is coming to the fore, emerging from Allen's shadow in pursuit of stepping into his shoes. The reports have been glowing around Daron Payne over Washington's organized team activities.
Cap guru predicts massive Terry McLaurin deal as Commanders holdout heats up

2 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

Terry McLaurin and the Commanders are expected to reach an agreement. ByDean Jones|10 minutes agoTerry McLaurin's absence from organized team activities centers on his desire to get a lucrative new contract extension ahead of time. Nobody associated with the Washington Commanders is pressing the panic button just yet, but Adam Peters must resolve this matter successfully, sooner rather than later.
5 emerging tone-setters making their mark at Commanders 2025 OTAs

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Dean Jones

After a highly beneficial fortnight, organized team activities are winding down for the Washington Commanders. The sessions were voluntary, but most players showed up. The coaching staff also saw some prominent and not-so-prominent names start flourishing with increased responsibilities on their shoulders. It must be a collective effort if the Commanders want to maintain or perhaps even exceed their exceptional standards in the first season under head coach Dan Quinn.
5 emerging tone-setters making their mark at Commanders 2025 OTAs

2 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

These Commanders players are making their presence felt. ByDean Jones|5 minutes agoAfter a highly beneficial fortnight, organized team activities are winding down for the Washington Commanders. The sessions were voluntary, but most players showed up. The coaching staff also saw some prominent and not-so-prominent names start flourishing with increased responsibilities on their shoulders.
Commanders insider shuts down fan panic over Marshon Lattimore's OTA no-show

3 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

John Keim believes calm heads should prevail. ByDean Jones|5 minutes agoMarshon Lattimore's absence from voluntary organized team activities was a hot topic of discussion among the Washington Commanders fan base. One team insider looked to quash these concerns with some sound reasoning regarding the no-show. Whether that'll suffice remains to be seen. Lattimore was the Commanders' first marquee trade acquisition under new general manager Adam Peters before the 2024 deadline.
Commanders inexplicably include rising star in wild Trey Hendrickson trade pitch

3 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

This would be a shocking twist. ByDean Jones|8 minutes agoWe're approaching the business end of preparations for the 2025 campaign. And the Washington Commanders are still being linked with a bold trade to solve their pass-rushing options. Speculation connecting the Commanders to Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson began almost immediately after the 2024 season concluded. He remains unhappy with his contract situation and is willing to sit out the entire year if his demands aren't met.
Commanders draft pick is hanging by a thread (and everyone knows it)

3 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

Things are not looking good. ByDean Jones|25 minutes agoNobody is getting a free ride with the Washington Commanders these days. Everyone got a clean slate to impress all over again with Dan Quinn at the helm. Anyone not displaying the correct credentials was shown the door as part of Adam Peters' cold-blooded roster movement. Previous reputation didn't matter. Peters didn't care if they were unheralded recruits or first-round picks.
Commanders fans stunned as media throws lovefest for massive draft bust

3 days ago | riggosrag.com | Dean Jones

This was a wild take. The Washington Commanders were never going to bring back Benjamin St-Juste in free agency. That didn't stop one NFL analyst from making a bold claim as the cornerback embarks on a new opportunity. St-Juste got countless opportunities to thrive in a starting role and couldn't take any of them. For every good play, there were three or four bad ones.
5 scary Commanders narratives that could derail 2025 season

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Dean Jones

There is more hope and expectation surrounding the Washington Commanders than at any stage over the last two decades. This brings a different, yet extremely welcome, pressure for head coach Dan Quinn and his talented players. The Commanders went from a toxic pariah to the NFL's darling in the blink of an eye. Their run to the NFC Championship game resulted in eight standalone contests in 2025, five of which are on primetime.