Mark Solway, Author at The-Hogs.net

Draft Primer: Everything A Commanders Fan Needs To Know For the Draft

April 27, 2023 by Mark Solway

The NFL Draft has a rich history dating back to 1936 when the first draft was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia. At that time, it was a relatively informal affair with teams taking turns selecting players for nine rounds. Over the years, the draft has evolved and grown significantly in importance into something that attracts millions of viewers each year.

The Draft itself has become the subject of incredible amounts of analysis and speculation for both experts and fans alike. It seems that every NFL fan now weighs in on what players will be selected and where, and how they might impact their team.

Here is some information on this year’s festivities:

Who Have Washington Drafted Previously In The Draft Slots They Have In 2023?

April 26, 2023 by Mark Solway

There are just three days left until the 2023 NFL Draft! The Draft is always the most anticipated happening of the NFL offseason, and the number of pundits and experts that chime in on their prognostications only seems to double every year. It might be interesting to study and record what percentage of them do so with accuracy and success. Tough gig.

The Commanders have a total of eight selections in this year’s draft. They do not have their own third round pick in the draft as they traded it to the Indianapolis Colts last year in the Carson Wentz deal. They did however, pick up two compensatory picks – one in the third round for the loss of Brandon Scherff to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and one in the 6th round for the loss of Tim Settle to the Buffalo Bills.

Washington’s first 2023 pick will come in the number 16 slot. Funnily enough, that is where they drafted Jahan Dotson in 2022 after dealing out of the number 11 slot.

They also have the same 47 slot in the second round that they used to draft Phidarian Mathis last year. Mathis missed almost the entire season after tearing his MCL in game one.

Washington Commanders 2023 Draft Preview: Filling The Biggest Holes

April 21, 2023 by Mark Solway

There is less than one week left until the 2023 NFL Draft. What are the Washington Commanders biggest needs? What holes do they have to fill? The Commanders have a couple of weaknesses – is that where they should start? It begs the age old draft question – do you draft for need or draft the best player available?

Hopefully both!

Here are the Commanders top draft needs:

Ding, Dong The Witch Is Dead – Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders

June 22, 2025April 15, 2023 by Mark Solway

The reign of terror… is finally coming to an end.

Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders have reached an agreement in principle, to sell the franchise to Josh Harris and his group for $6 billion. The mark sets a new record for the most expensive sale in NFL history. It surpasses last year’s record of $4.65 billion set by the Walton-Penner group when they purchased the Denver Broncos.

Snyder bought the team in 1999 for $800 million.

Snyder and his wife, Tanya, a co-owner of the team, formally began a search for a buyer in November last year, when they hired Bank of America to seek offers for all or a portion of the Commanders.

Washington Commanders 2023 Free Agency: Additions And Subtractions

June 22, 2025March 23, 2023 by Mark Solway

The Washington Commanders enter the 2023 offseason with several holes to fill. While the NFL Draft in April will fill some of those holes, Washington will look to free agency to bolster their roster. NFL free agency officially opened on March 15th, but the Commanders were making moves days before that in the legal tampering period.

This blog will be updated frequently to keep an on-going tally on the moves that Washington have made.

Heinicke And Wentz Make Way For Brissett In Commanders Quarterback Juggle

June 22, 2025March 16, 2023 by Mark Solway

The Washington Commanders’ 2023 quarterback room will look very different than it did last year; regardless of wether or not second-year man Sam Howell gets the nod as the starter. After losing Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz in free agency, the Commanders got their veteran quarterback on Wednesday when they signed Jacoby Brissett.

Brissett will reportedly sign a one year deal worth up to $10 Million, that includes $8 million in guaranteed money.

The Commanders Get The Ball Rolling In Free Agency

June 22, 2025March 13, 2023 by Mark Solway

The league year doesn’t begin until Wednesday, but the legal tampering period started today at noon. The Commanders made a few moves and might even have been considered busy. They signed a couple of offensive linemen, a linebacker and a cornerback – which were all positions of need.

The Commanders signed offensive lineman Nick Gates from division rival New York Giants, as well as offensive tackle Andrew Wylie from the Kansas City Chiefs.

They also signed linebacker Cody Barton and claimed cornerback Cameron Dantzler off waivers.

Top Ten 40-Yard Dashes At The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

March 6, 2023 by Mark Solway

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine has now come and gone. It’s up for debate as to wether or not a player’s performance at the Combine should have bearing on where he is drafted. What’s not up for debate, is that the time these young men lay down in the 40-yard dash, will likely follow them for the rest of their football careers.

So here are some of the top performances from the workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this past weekend.

2023 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Running Backs

March 6, 2023 by Mark Solway

The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the most anticipated events of the offseason – for the teams and for the fans. It has become an integral part of an NFL team’s evaluation process. The running backs will join the offensive linemen for Sunday workouts. The Commanders picked up a pretty solid running back in the draft last year when they selected Brian Robinson Jr. in the third round.

Check back here daily for results from all the on-field drills.

NFL Combine Schedule

All results posted are unofficial.

2023 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Offensive Linemen

March 6, 2023 by Mark Solway

The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the most anticipated events of the offseason – for the teams and for the fans. It has become an integral part of an NFL team’s evaluation process. The Offensive linemen will join the running backs for Sunday workouts. Lots to see – especially if you’re a Commanders fan. Washington really needs to bolster their line if they expect to compete with the rest of their division.

Check back here daily for results from all the on-field drills.

NFL Combine Schedule

All results posted are unofficial.