What to Watch: QB Carson Wentz and Washington Offense Begin OTAs

We have been speaking all offseason about how the primary 12 months of the Washington Commanders would unfold. 

Up till a few weeks in the past after we first noticed the rookies in motion for the primary time, it is all been speculative. Now, with the primary spherical of OTAs underway and media readily available Tuesday, we glance forward on the first steps in direction of bringing the Commanders collectively for the 2022 NFL Season. 

Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

So, what’s it we hope to see on Tuesday on the first glimpse of the Carson Wentz-led Washington offense?

TIMING

Wentz was introduced in to enhance the workforce’s quarterback play after Taylor Heinicke’s laudable efforts fell in need of serving to the 2021 roster from assembly their objectives. 

Terry McLaurin is not anticipated to be on the sector as he continues to work on a brand new cope with Washington whereas second-year receiver Dyami Brown ought to be there, in addition to rookie Jahan Dotson. 

Can Wentz join along with his new receivers? It isn’t crucial that every part is ideal on this session, however seeing some footballs being put in the precise spots for his weapons to make performs might assist squash some issues about whether or not or not Washington can increase the offense in 2022 and stretch the sector. 

HEALTH

Talking of receivers, there have been loads of accidents that contributed to the derailment of Washington’s 2021 season. 

Arguably, the largest one got here earlier than the season even started, as receiver Curtis Samuel arrived injured and by no means bought wholesome. 

Even with the harm to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 1 of the common season, all could not have been misplaced had the offense had a weapon as versatile as Samuel. 

Now, he is reportedly wholesome and able to go for 2022. 

How a lot will we see on Tuesday?

VERSATILITY

What was as soon as a valued further attribute a prospect might possess is now a requirement to be on the sector for all three downs for those who’re an NFL operating again. 

Merely put, a operating again that may’t block and catch will not be on the sector a lot. 

Brian Robinson Jr., the rookie out of Alabama, will definitely be checked out to carry slightly extra energy to the Washington operating recreation, however the workforce confirmed early in the course of the earlier rookie camp they plan on utilizing him as a receiver as effectively. 

He seemed snug and collegiate turned skilled teammate Phidarian Mathis advised us he is greater than acquainted with what Robinson can do out of the backfield after seeing him do it throughout Alabama practices. 

Washington Commanders quarterback, Carson Wentz

Washington Commanders receiver, Dyami Brown

Washington Commanders operating again, Brian Robinson Jr.

These are three huge objects we’ll be searching for, however there’s additionally offensive line turnover and recovering gamers to keep watch over, whether or not or not rookie tight finish Cole Turner can construct on his spectacular rookie camp efficiency, and final 12 months’s offseason story of the 12 months, tight finish Sammis Reyes. 

Antonio Gandy-Golden’s transition from receiver to tight finish can also be a storyline to observe, that we might like to get a glimpse of previous to the Washington Commanders’ coaching camp, if doable.