Mark Bullock

3 weeks 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.

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

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3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

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.