Mark Bullock

United States

Football Analyst at Freelance

Football analyst, check out my work on https://t.co/wbcopj502T Previously covered the Washington Football Team for @TheAthleticDC, @PostSports.

Articles

How will Brandon Coleman handle shifting to guard?

3 weeks ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

The Commanders biggest move of the offseason was to trade for Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Tunsil is one of the top left tackles in the NFL, which means incumbent left tackle Brandon Coleman, a third round pick in 2024, is moving position this offseason. Head coach Dan Quinn said prior to the draft that they would start working him at right tackle and go from there, but then the Commanders used their first round pick on offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. out of Oregon.
Should Quan Martin be the Commanders long term FS?

3 weeks ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

One player flying completely under the radar for the Washington Commanders this past season and throughout the offseason has been free safety Quan Martin. With all the issues in the secondary, particularly at cornerback last season, the Commanders focused their attention on fixing the cornerback position. They traded for Marshon Lattimore during the season, signed Jonathan Jones during free agency and then drafted Trey Amos in the second round.
Friday Q&A and Update!

4 weeks ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

Hey everyone! Apologies for the radio silence the past few weeks. I got married last weekend and had planned to get a few posts done and scheduled to go out while I was taking a break, but some last minute wedding stuff took over! But I’m back from my break and ready to dive back into football. With that being said, it is now the offseason, so we have time for some more detailed projects or focusing on specific topics.
Why the Commanders re-signed TE John Bates

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

One of the more under the radar signings for the Commanders this offseason was the re-signing of tight end John Bates. Bates was out of contract this offseason and many wondered if he would be back in Washington with so many other players to get re-signed. The tight end room had some defined roles in 2024, with Zach Ertz clearly the top receiving tight end option and rookie Ben Sinnott drafted in the second round to hopefully develop into a well-rounded option to eventually take over.
Bullock's Film Room

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

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How the Commanders can manufacture a pass rush

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Washington Commanders this offseason is how they can improve their pass rush. Defensive end was seen as a significant need this offseason and that was before Dante Fowler, who led the team with 10.5 sacks in 2024, left in free agency. The Commanders didn’t make a big splash in free agency, instead opting to go for a cheaper veteran edge rusher in Deatrich Wise and taking a flyer on Jacob Martin.
Commanders Draft Wrap Up

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

Hey everyone. With it being Friday and having finished studying all five of the Commanders draft picks, I thought I’d wrap up the draft analysis with a single post linking to all of my pieces on the Commanders draft picks.
What RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt brings to the Washington Commanders

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

With their final selection in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt out of Arizona. Croskey-Merritt had an interesting college journey, working his way up the ladder starting at Alabama State before transferring to New Mexico in 2023. In 2024, he transferred to Arizona, but was only allowed to play one game due to the NCAA ruling him ineligible.
Bullock's Film Room

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

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What Kain Medrano brings to the Washington Commanders

1 month ago | markbullock.substack.com | Mark Bullock

The Washington Commanders selected UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano with their sixth round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Medrano comes with an interesting background. He arrived at UCLA as a wide receiver before converting to defense. At 6-foot-3, 222 pounds, Medrano looks more like a big safety than a traditional linebacker, but that body type does very much fit the profile of safety/linebacker hybrids that Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. love.