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3 Commanders who deserve less playing time after Week 5 loss

By Jerry Trotta

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 09: Robert Woods #2 of the Tennessee Titans stiff arms Bobby McCain #20 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField on October 09, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 09: Robert Woods #2 of the Tennessee Titans stiff arms Bobby McCain #20 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField on October 09, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 2: Andrew Norwell #68 of the Washington Commanders on the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Commanders 25-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 2: Andrew Norwell #68 of the Washington Commanders on the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Commanders 25-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

1. Andrew Norwell

The Commanders’ management of their offensive line has been a disaster. One week after free agent signing Trai Turner was benched for poor play fellow free agent pickup Andrew Norwell was dangerously close to following suit Sunday.

On a key fourth quarter drive, Norwell was flagged for a false start and allowed a sack while getting pancaked by Denico Autry. Just look at how embarrassing this rep is.

What did Norwell expect to happen? Not gonna pretend we have the first clue of a proper blocking technique but standing straight up against an oncoming pass rusher is begging to end in disaster and that’s exactly what happened.

It doesn’t get more embarrassing than this, but no Commanders fan was surprised and that’s the biggest problem. Norwell’s been a liability all season and doesn’t deserve to keep his starting job. The only problem is we’re not sure how Washington replaces the former All-Pro.

Saahdiq Charles has already stepped in for Turner. Perhaps sixth-round draft pick Chris Paul gets a shot? Wes Schweitzer is on IR with a concussion so he’s not an option. If only there was a free agent available who’s played in the system before

Time to bring back Ereck Flowers.

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