Jahan Dotson is thankful for the new Josh Harris ownership group.
Wednesday at the Commanders’ training camp, Kay Adams host of the “Up and Adams” Show, was visiting the team and conducted several interviews following practice. When it was Doston’s turn, he didn’t hesitate to express he already notices the difference the new ownership group is making.
“It’s really cool to see that we have the support of the fan base back out to our games, back out to our practices. It gives us life; it gives us energy. It’s really cool to have them out here supporting us.
It’s definitely really exciting times around here, getting new ownership in the building, new beginnings, I like to call it. It’s definitely pretty fun. We’re really looking forward to it (2023 season).”
Adams inquired to Dotson, “What is a specific you have noticed already from the Josh Harris leadership?”
“The fans,” he replied with emphasis. “The fans is the biggest thing. It’s so easy to notice it when you come out to practice every day, and people are chanting your name. Last year? We didn’t have anything like that.”
The new ownership and increased fan attendance are not the only things encouraging Dotson. Adams asked about their trio of receivers Terry McLaurin, Dotson and Curtis Samuel. But Dotson seemed sincere to not want to merely focus on the trio but talk up the entire wide receivers group.
“Not only our trio; we have guys in our room who can all go. Terry is one of the best in the league and a great leader for us. We have guys that can all go and make plays at any given moment in the game.”
The receivers room is led by new wide receivers coach Bobby Ingram, who also has Dotson thinking things are trending upward.
“Bobby is my guy. Coach Ingram is a former Penn State grad. He’s our receivers coach now. He looks out for us. He’s a player’s coach. He makes sure we are always in the right position to succeed.”
When Adams transitioned to new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, she referred to him as a “drill sergeant.” But Dotson is OK with that. He feels Bieniemy brings an urgency to the coaching staff.
“He brings culture to our team. He demands success. He demands winning. He brings a winning attitude to our team, from the Super Bowl championship team. It’s really exciting that he’s come over and is helping us out.”
“We are getting guys in space; we are stretching the field. I am excited, and so are the other guys. It’s exciting times around here; we can’t wait.”
