Commanders News: Big day arrives, Josh Harris, Jahan Dotson and Chris Rodriguez Jr.
By Dean Jones
Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as a landmark day in franchise history officially arrives?
We made it.
Today marks one of rejoicing for the Washington Commanders as the team's $6.05 billion sale to Josh Harris' ownership group becomes official. This also signals the end of Dan Snyder's nightmare 24-year stint as owner once and for all.
It's a celebratory occasion and one that's been a long time coming. Among the stories causing debate recently include what to expect in the coming hours, how Josh Harris could approach his time as Commanders owner, Jahan Dotson's status among other young wideouts around the league, and what running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. could potentially offer as a rookie.
Let's delve into each topic in more detail.
Commanders WR Jahan Dotson tipped for stardom
Not many are working harder than Jahan Dotson to improve their craft this offseason. The wide receiver doesn't seem to have taken much of a break based on the constant workout videos and podcast appearances since the 2022 campaign concluded, which can hopefully propel the former first-round selection to better things next season.
Much will depend on how the Washington Commanders' offense performs with Eric Bieniemy and if Sam Howell can become a more established presence under center. But Kristopher Knox from The Bleacher Report suggested that if the stars align, Dotson can emerge as one of the league's brightest young players at the position.
"Staying healthy will obviously help [Jahan] Dotson shine brighter, as will the regular one-on-one coverage he's likely to face working opposite Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel. If [Sam] Howell can prove to be the above-average starter the Commanders hope he can be, Dotson could emerge as one of the NFL's best young pass-catchers."
- Kristopher Knox, The Bleacher Report
It's a lofty target, there's no getting away from that. However, it's more than attainable given Dotson's attributes providing others also meet their end of the bargain.