Mark Solway

The Hogs: A Look Back At The Legendary Washington Redskins Offensive Line

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Football is a game of strategy, athleticism, and teamwork. While the focus is often on flashy quarterbacks and speedy wide receivers, it is often the offensive line that lays the foundation for a team’s success. Few units in NFL history have embodied this principle better than The Hogs – the legendary offensive line of the Washington Redskins.

Their greatness may be lost on some of the new Washington fans who did not get to experience them in their glory. Let’s explore the history of this iconic group of linemen, as well as the origins of their famous nickname, who it included, and their everlasting legacy to the franchise.

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Commanders Sign Twelve Undrafted Free Agents, Five Of Them Receivers

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With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, the Washington Commanders turned their attention to fleshing out some talent that did not get selected over the weekend. They announced the signing of twelve undrafted free agents on Monday.

The burgundy and gold did not sign a single pass catcher in this year’s draft, so perhaps it’s not a surprise that five of those twelve UDFA’s were wide receivers. They also added four defensive backs, a quarterback, an offensive lineman and a defensive end.

Several of the players that were selected, excelled academically at their schools. That is clearly a concerted effort and not a coincidence.

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Grades For The Commanders Entire 2023 NFL Draft Haul

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The Washington Commanders entered the 2023 NFL Draft with eight draft picks, including the No. 16 overall selection. They had several holes to fill and aspirations of turning their squad into a playoff contender.

So were they successful and how did they fare?

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Commanders 2023 Draft: Full Pick Breakdown and Player Profiles

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Commanders 2023 Draft Picks

The Commanders’ 2023 draft had been a pivotal moment in Washington’s long-term rebuild. With several holes to fill and expectations running high, the team had used its seven selections to add athleticism and versatility across the board. This draft class brought a mix of instant contributors and developmental players. Fans hoped the infusion of young … Read more

Commanders Take Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes With First Round Pick

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Emmanuel Forbes Splash

With the sixteenth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected cornerback Emmanuel Forbes out of Mississippi State. Washington definitely need the secondary help – it was one of their top needs. He was the second cornerback taken in the draft, behind only Devon Witherspoon.

Was Forbes a reach over Christian Gonzalez and Joey Porter Jr. who were both still on the board? Only time will tell. Gonzalez got snapped up the very next pick after Washington made their selection.

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Trade Value Chart For The 2023 NFL Draft

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It’s time! The 2023 NFL Draft is finally here. Let the festivities begin! At 8:00pm tonight, all of the idle speculation and pontificating ends, and the real deal begins.

These days, absolutely everyone is a General Manager, and that means that everyone needs the trade value chart more than ever before. How else can you tell somebody every draft trade scenario you can think of AND back it up with the numbers to prove it?

After all, this chart is gospel. If the trade doesn’t fit perfectly within the confines of this exact chart, then the National Football League throws it out.

Okay, that’s not true. But for the next three days, it’s gospel to you.

Enjoy!

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

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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:

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

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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.

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Washington Commanders 2023 Draft Preview: Filling The Biggest Holes

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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:

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

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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.

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