Jaden Bradley - Commanders WR
Nobody needs to be told about the concerns attached to the Washington Commanders' wide receiver unit as things stand. Terry McLaurin is the only player with any semblance of longstanding production at the highest level, with the rest either inexperienced or reclamation projects hoping to make more of an impact in David Blough's scheme.
It's a calculated risk, but everything will be earned over training camp and the preseason.
The likes of Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey, third-round pick Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane, and Van Jefferson Jr. all have a chance to carve out roles for themselves. Still, the immediate impact of undrafted rookie Jaden Bradley during Washington's offseason program gives him the momentum he needs at the best possible time.
Bradley is sharp, elusive with the football in his hands, and catches the football well in traffic. He's a fluid mover with long strides and is physical at the catch point. This makes him a threat in short-yardage and red-zone situations, which is an intriguing option for Blough to consider.
Previous reputations or breakout potential count for nothing in Washington after how things unfolded last season. Talk is cheap, and performances are all that matter. Bradley may be pretty low down the pecking order, but a strong camp and preseason could change that quickly.
Antonio Hamilton Sr. - Commanders CB
The Commanders' cornerback room has some slight concerns. It might also be a lot better than some fans and experts think if Daronte Jones' creative defensive system has the desired effect.
Trey Amos, Mike Sainristil, and Amik Robertson will likely start. Quan Martin could spend more time in the nickel, especially in three-safety sets. The Commanders also bolstered their depth by signing Rasul Douglas, who brings experience and encouraging recent production to the franchise.
That doesn't leave much room for the rest, so it'll be interesting to see who can claim the final one or two spots. Ahkello Witherspoon might be preferred to others, but the further down the depth chart you go, the more important special-teams value becomes.
This is something Antonio Hamilton Sr. can use to his advantage.
The veteran signed a new one-year deal in Washington relatively late in the offseason. He showed promise when giving reps on the defensive rotation last season, with his performance against the New York Giants coming in for significant praise. Hamilton is also a highly respected contributor on special teams, which gives him a fighting chance of landing on the 53-man roster.
It could still go either way for Hamilton, but don't count him out.
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