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04-07-2025
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Jayden Daniels' Commanders' Protection Still A Question Mark Ahead Of Training Camp
Jayden Daniels' Commanders' Protection Still A Question Mark Ahead Of Training Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last season, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked 47 times in the regular season, the sixth-most in football. Advertisement Given Jayden's slender build, that isn't ideal. As such, general manager Adam Peters traded for five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil to solidify the left tackle position, and in doing so, shifted left tackle Brandon Coleman out to right tackle. Plus, the franchise drafted left tackle Josh Conerly Jr. to shore up the left side further, but for Pro Football Network, it is the right-hand side of Daniels' protection that is a worry. "After trading for Laremy Tunsil this offseason, the Washington Commanders effectively fixed their need at LT," Pro Football Network writes. "Now, they'll have to sort out their solution on the opposite end of the offensive line. Advertisement "Brandon Coleman was Washington's starting left tackle year, and he remains a candidate to start at either left guard or at right tackle. Andrew Wylie is the incumbent starter at RT, though he didn't play very well in 2024. First-round rookie Josh Conerly Jr. projects as the long-term starter but is not a natural right tackle and could sit to start 2025." USA TODAY Sports Is Coleman the answer at right tackle? Well, he might have to be, right? We aren't sure if Conerly Jr. will be able to shift to the right side in Year 1, and he also provides backup for Tunsil. Andrew Wylie is another candidate for the right tackle spot, but none of those mentioned above instill any confidence, at least right now, that Daniels will be protected. Advertisement Hence, the need to see things play out in training camp. The Commanders think they've fixed the left-hand side of the line, but now it is the other side with question marks. Let's see if they can be answered in training camp. Related: Commanders Employ 'Best-Kept Secret' Poised to Explode on NFL Related: Commanders Owner Heading For Inevitable 'Emotional Conflict of Interest' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Star Laremy Tunsil Oozes Excitement About Teammates
Commanders Star Laremy Tunsil Oozes Excitement About Teammates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a single offseason, the Washington Commanders have built a sturdy foundation for the present and the future of their offensive line. Advertisement Last offseason, Washington was content with rookie Brandon Coleman playing left tackle, but when fellow rookie star Jayden Daniels was forced to scramble for his life all season, reinforcements were brought in. Acquiring perennial Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil to start at LT could become the Commanders' most worthwhile investment for the immediate future. He's among the best in the game when healthy, and will help anchor a protection filled with youth. Adding to that young core, Washington goes back to to O-line well in this year's draft, picking Josh Conerly Jr. late in Round 1. All three of these pieces are expected to start (Coleman at left guard and Conerly at right tackle), and the Commanders got their first glimpses of the unit this past week at mandatory minicamp. Advertisement Of his outlook on the group? Tunsil kept it simple: "Dogs." "You know who I'm really impressed with, though?" Tunsil said to reporters in his first time in front of the Washington media. "JC (Conerly). JC is gonna be a dawg, and I'm not just saying that to blow smoke up his (expletive). JC is gonna be a dawg, man. I can't wait to see it. "Just the way he moves," Tunsil added. "The way he bends, athletic, smart, very intelligent. I think he's got all the tools to be a damn good player in this league." It will be up to Tunsil, who is entering his 10th season in the NFL, to spearhead the line's development as a leader, but with this endorsement, Commanders fans should feel much more confident in their QB protection than they did last year. Advertisement Tunsil was acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans for a haul of draft picks this year and next. It forced Washington to have a small draft class in 2025, but Conerly projects as a plug-and-play prospect right away. Conerly comes by way of Oregon. The 6-5, 310-pounder started every game last season at left tackle, so moving to the right side could result in a slow adjustment. For the future? He is shaping up to take the reins at LT whenever Tunsil hangs them up. Coleman returns for his sophomore season after a decent rookie season at LT, grading 64.1 by PFF. It shouldn't be as much of an adjustment shifting inside to guard, but his frame will fit in nicely to form a wall next to Tunsil. The other spots are predicted to be filled in by center Tyler Biadasz and right guard Sam Cosmi. Advertisement Related: 'Additional Help' Reason For Commanders' Super Bowl Optimism Related: Dan Quinn Thrilled With Commanders' Mindset This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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Commanders Tease Position Change For Second-Year Lineman
Commanders Tease Position Change For Second-Year Lineman originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Of all the 2024 draft picks from last season, Brandon Coleman isn't usually the one that people think of when they look at the Washington Commanders. Advertisement That's what happens when second-overall pick Jayden Daniels takes the league by storm as he did. Despite the success of Daniels and even second-round cornerback Mike Sainristil, Coleman's rookie season was very underrated. He quickly became Washington's starting left tackle and played in 16 games last season. Pro Football Focus graded Coleman's rookie year at an above-average 64.1. Not too shabby for a third-round tackle. Heading into his second season, Coleman's days as the starting left tackle are over, though. On The Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn stated that the team would move Coleman to a different position in 2025. Advertisement "We're going to move him to inside guard," Quinn said. "He had experience at both [positions] at TCU, playing inside and outside. We're going to keep him on the left side." It makes sense that Washington will move Coleman. They acquired Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil as Daniels' blindside protector. Meanwhile, Coleman can use his stellar run-blocking well on the line's interior. He'll have plenty of challenges there as well. Whether it's Dexter Lawrence or Jalen Carter, Washington knows they need quality offensive linemen to protect the middle of the pocket for their young quarterback. Coleman showed enough in his rookie season to be trusted with the chance to be an every-down starter at guard. Advertisement Time will tell if this move works out for Washington in the future. Related: Commanders Coaches Deliver Clear Message About Offseason Break Related: Commanders Sophomore Corner Labeled Prime Breakout Candidate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
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Laremy Tunsil Excited About Commanders' Culture
Laremy Tunsil Excited About Commanders' Culture originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Washington Commanders sought out reinforcements to surround star quarterback Jayden Daniels, many assumed that meant more weapons at the skilled positions. However, the Commanders added those pieces and sought out some muscle up front. Advertisement That resulted in a trade for heralded veteran tackle Laremy Tunsil who projects as a key piece on the Washington line. The five-time Pro Bowler is certainly an upgrade on the left side, taking on the primary responsibility of protecting Daniels. Tunsil has taken little issue with adjusting to his new team. He shared a glowing review of the Commanders' culture shift, crediting head coach Dan Quinn who has engineered this movement since arriving in D.C. last season. 'It's something special for sure. I think that DQ (Quinn) did a good job putting the coaches together, putting the players together, and just embracing this new chapter... I've been here for two days, I love the atmosphere, good energy, and good people,' Tunsil told reporters at minicamp. This serves as the foundation for his extraordinary praise of his teammates, rather, the "dogs" on the offensive line Advertisement 'Dogs. Absolutely dogs. I think moving BC (Brandon Coleman) inside, and then you know who I'm really impressed with, though? Is JC (Josh Conerly Jr.). JC is gonna be a dog. And I'm not just saying that just to blow smoke up his (expletive). Pardon my language, but JC is gonna be a dog, man. I can't wait to see it." The Commanders are all in on maximizing the early years of the Jayden Daniels era in Washington. Their trades for Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel reflected that competitive aggression earlier in the offseason. But focusing on Tunsil and the offensive line, the Commanders understand the need for a strong infrastructure in the trenches. The NFC East alone boasts some of the most formidable pass rushers and defensive linemen in the league. Having "dogs" as Tunsil proclaims up front is not just a luxury. It is a necessity for an offensive to thrive in such an environment. Advertisement The Commanders certainly hope that this label translates onto the field and the Commanders can duel with these formidable defenses while Daniels continues his growth as the leader under center. Related: Commanders Slap Back at Deebo 'Haters And Losers on 'Fat' Related: Commanders' Austin Ekeler Details Benefits Of Running It Back Amid Trade Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Style Blueprint
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
Red Clay Strays: We Can't Get Enough of This AL-Based Band!
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit It's been a banner year for the Red Clay Strays, one that in-the-know publications like Billboard and Rolling Stone knew was coming, but that the Alabama band will never take for granted. They just snagged the title of 'Best New Group' at the 60th Annual Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) with a unique sound that is clearly hitting all the right notes with fans across the globe, selling out shows everywhere from their hometown of Mobile, AL, all the way to Australia. Pin The Red Clay Strays' story began in 2016, when the band started trying out a few original songs in their set list of covers, gradually amassing a following in Mobile and throughout the Southeast. In 2019, their song 'Good Godly Woman' was featured in the movie 'Doctor Sleep,' starring Ewan McGregor. This built momentum for the group and resulted in music festival bookings and other opportunities. Cut to 2020, when COVID-19 put a damper on it all, with concert venues canceling show after show. In an interview with Alabama Public Radio, lead singer Brandon Coleman said, 'I told everybody, 'Y'all need to find something to do. Find a job or something, because shows are going away.'' The band went from being booked out months ahead to shaky gigs at the last minute. They returned primarily to local shows around Mobile rather than the gigs they'd become accustomed to booking across the country. Pin Tragedy also hit close to home in 2020 for the Red Clay Strays. That August, drummer John Hall lost his brother, Jacob, at just 23 years old. Jacob had been an honorary member of the crew, teaching guitarist Drew Nix how to play the harmonica and performing with the band often. The hardship of 2020 prompted the group to turn raw human emotions into art. From the start, the Red Clay Strays was a band of the people, largely relying on crowdfunding for everything from fixing their modest first tour van (dubbed 'The Breeze') to recording their debut studio album, Moment of Truth, in 2022. The band sought to serve the fans that had kept them going, recognizing that the energy of their live shows is one of their greatest assets. They chose to self-record the album live and use only analog equipment to capitalize on their throwback sound, inspired by their rock-and-roll heroes of the '60s and '70s. Their commitment to stick to their roots succeeded, and rumor has it their crowdfunding campaign for the album raised $60,000 in its first week. As journalist Garrett K. Woodward accurately describes in his profile of the band for Rolling Stone, lead singer Brandon Coleman performs his 'fire and brimstone vocals' with the passion and fervor of a charismatic preacher; their songs laced with religious themes in an often somber, other times rowdy mix of country rock and soulful blues. Pin 'It's self-expression,' Brandon Coleman told Rolling Stone, 'I sing every song a little differently each night, depending on the show and how I'm feeling … I'm locked into the crowd.' He's joined by bassist Andrew Bishop, guitarist Drew Nix, drummer John Hall, guitarist Zach Rishel, and the newest member of the group, keyboardist and organist Sevans Henderson. In 2023, their song 'Wondering Why' went viral on TikTok, and the rest is history. The song climbed the charts, breaking into Billboard's Hot 100. The Red Clay Stray's streaming success (to the tune of tens of millions on Spotify) led to a record deal with RCA records in 2024. The band stressed that signing with RCA was contingent upon maintaining their artistic integrity. 'That was the number one thing … that they can't tell us what to do,' bassist Andrew Bishop told That summer, the band released their second studio album, Made by These Moments, and the album reached the number six spot on Billboard's top Americana/Folk albums list. Pin Things seem to only be getting started for the Red Clay Strays. Last year, they took the title of Emerging Artist of the Year from the Americana Music Honors and Awards and were nominated for CMA's Vocal Group of the Year. In addition to this year's CMA title of Best New Group, they were also nominated for Group of the Year. The band strives to keep everything in perspective, despite their recent success. Speaking with Coleman said, 'I think we've always felt like we've made it in a sense. We've been playing music and paying our bills … Just being able to do this is what we enjoy, what we're thankful for, and take pride in.' The Red Clay Strays Summer Tour The band is currently on a sold-out tour in Australia (they're selling out here in the South, too!), but will be back in the States for a summer tour featuring stops throughout the South before heading to Europe in the fall. 2025 Southern Tour Dates Get your tickets here! May 31, Midnight | Gulf Coast Jam | Panama City Beach, FL June 1, 11 p.m. | Railbird Music Festival 2025 | Lexington, KY June 7, 8:30 p.m. | CMA Fest – Nissan Stadium | Nashville, TN June 12 – 15, 2025 | Bonnaroo 2025 | Manchester, TN June 14, 7 p.m. | Beech Mountain Resort Summer Concert Series | Beech Mountain, NC SOLD OUT July 3, 7 p.m. | The Wharf | Orange Beach, AL SOLD OUT July 4, 7 p.m. | The Wharf | Orange Beach, AL July 5, 7 p.m.| The Wharf | Orange Beach, AL August 15, 7 p.m. | Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park | Wilmington, NC SOLD OUT August 16, 7 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC SOLD OUT August 20, 7 p.m. | The St. Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL SOLD OUT August 22, 7 p.m. | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Charlotte, NC SOLD OUT August 24, 7 p.m. | Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront | Richmond, VA SOLD OUT September 25, 7 p.m. | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX SOLD OUT September 26, 7 p.m. | Cooks Garage | Lubbock, TX SOLD OUT September 28, 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | Austin, TX SOLD OUT October 10, 8 p.m. | Riverfront Revival Music Festival 2025 | North Charleston, SC ********** To stay in the know on the best of the South, subscribe to our daily emails! About the Author Katie Leigh Matthews
