With one final preseason game to go, some roster spots will be settled against the Patriots on Sunday.
There have been some disappointments for the Commanders but also some pleasant surprises thus far.
Did any of us expect Dyami Brown to be passing Jahan Dotson in training camp? Probably not anyone saw that coming. Did you notice Jayden Daniels went to Brown twice early on the first drive against the Dolphins?
Speaking of Daniels, he has certainly been better than expected, and don’t forget Jeff Driskel. He has made enough plays in the first two games; he raises the question, would they keep him now?
I was certain that Chris Rodriguez would be the third running back. He ran really hard last season and was physical. But Michael Wiley has looked good enough both weeks that he has me wondering: Might he be the third running back?
Jamin Davis has made plays learning a new position. And this isn’t simply a different linebacker position. No, he is down on the edge doing battle every snap against huge offensive tackles. That is quite a transition, and he only weighs 234. Has he done enough?
Tyler Owens was an undrafted safety who had transferred from Texas and made the CFP to Texas Tech. He has grabbed the attention of viewers in both preseason weeks. There is depth at safety. So, if Owens makes the roster, whom does he replace?
Rookie Safety Tyler Owens had some impressive reps Saturday night. Including three plays within a 5-play stretch at one point during the game. #RaiseHail
Downhill run support, Chasedown pursuit/Effort, Easy shed for backside TFL. The last two plays were back to back, btw. pic.twitter.com/4eoEg31mtd
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Olamide Zaccheaus was brought here simply to be a camp route runner for the reps and preseason games. At least, that was what I thought in April. He had a 19-yard punt return and a nice reception negated by a penalty, no fault of his. Might he be a receiver/punt returner on opening day?
When camp began, I thought Tariq Catro-Fields was gone. But he played some good man coverage last week, which made me wonder if some good coverage against the Patriots might get him a spot.
More Jayden Daniels drills at rookie minicamp, including a deep ball to our new friend Colson Yankoff who makes another good catch!@JPFinlayNBCS @nbcwashington @Gio_Delfa #Commanders #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/bWoPzT9LAI
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That was Colson Yankoff you might have noticed really hustling on some special teams efforts against the Dolphins. He is only 225 at tight end, but could his special teams efforts be the deciding factor for him?
