Commanders News: Andrew Luck, Hendon Hooker, Jim Irsay and Andre Jones Jr.

Which Washington Commanders news stories are causing significant debate as the eagerly anticipated rookie minicamp is just a few days away?

While Washington Commanders fans around the world await news of the team being sold, Ron Rivera and his players have offseason workouts in their immediate future. Specifically, the rookie minicamp getting underway this weekend before the first-year pros join forces with established figures within the locker room later this week.

Among the stories making waves recently include the Commanders calling Andrew Luck, Jim Irsay sending out a warning, Washington's close call with Hendon Hooker, and Andre Jones Jr.'s high upside.

Let's delve into each topic in more detail.

Story No. 1

Commanders were tempted by Hendon Hooker

There was no quarterback throughout the pre-draft process that spent more time with the Washington Commanders than Hendon Hooker. According to John Keim of ESPN, those in power were tempted to select the signal-caller with their third-round selection, but the Detroit Lions picked him at No. 68 overall instead.

"One team source said the only quarterback who would have tempted them was former Tennessee star Hendon Hooker — but only if he was there when they selected him in the third round."

- John Keim, ESPN via Yard Barker

The Commanders had no real shot at getting Hooker at No. 97. If they weren't convinced by others, then sticking to their plan of moving forward with Sam Howell was the right course of action.