Chris Paul - Commanders OL
Adam Peters prioritized offensive line reinforcements throughout another eventful offseason. Getting better in the trenches was a primary goal successfully achieved by the Washington Commanders, which should enhance quarterback Jayden Daniels' hopes of ensuring his rookie season becomes the start of something special.
Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr. are the bookend tackle tandems. There will be shuffling around on the interior with right guard Sam Cosmi on the shelf, but the depth looks much improved compared to the previous season.
Considering how Chris Paul was used sparingly last season, that doesn't bode well for his chances of seeing out the final year of his deal. The former seventh-round pick made the team last summer but was a healthy scratch more often than not. He didn't log an offensive snap all season and just 30 on special teams. That spoke volumes.
Paul must improve drastically to get another go-around in 2025. There isn't much to suggest he can impact the rotation based on his previous production. A slow start at OTAs might come with grave consequences attached.
The onus is on Paul to deliver the goods. Gone are the days when he was seen as an intriguing development project. He's firmly on the fringes for a reason.
Bobby Price - Commanders CB
The Commanders' cornerback room got the attention it deserved this offseason. Adam Peters knew there were some imposing passing attacks on the 2025 schedule and reacted accordingly. They now have five decent options capable of rising to the challenge when called upon.
Marshon Lattimore, Mike Sainristil, Noah Igbinoghene, free-agent signing Jonathan Jones, and second-round pick Trey Amos will make the roster in 2025. That leaves opportunities limited for others, but Bobby Price at least has some familiarity on his side in pursuit of making the roster.
Price is a solid veteran. He bounced between the roster and practice squad last season, appearing three times. That won't come with any guarantees about his status moving forward, so it'll be interesting to see if he can build on last season's experiences.
Much will depend on how many cornerbacks the Commanders take through onto the roster. If the number is six, then that leaves one spot. Washington might take seven, but there's just no telling for sure.
The former Norfolk State standout has the size typically associated with defensive backs in Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr.'s system. But anything less than an imposing OTA contribution will see him fall further down the pecking order.