Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as conflicting reports emerge about the team's upcoming sale vote on July 20?
Good morning and a happy Friday to you all. We made it to another weekend and it's now just six days before the Washington Commanders fall under new ownership - something that will spark an enormous explosion of relief and jubilation across the fanbase.
Until then, among the stories causing conversation recently include Emmanuel Forbes' ballhawk credentials emerging from an early age, Kirk Cousins' return to Washington features in a stunning Netflix documentary, what Josh Harris must turn his attention to immediately, and fresh optimism that the upcoming Commanders' sale vote will proceed as expected.
Let's delve into each topic in more detail.
Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes was always a ballhawk
Many believe players become ballhawks over time. In Emmanuel Forbes' case, it was something embedded in the dynamic cornerback from a very early age.
The No. 16 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft was a primary target for the Washington Commanders early on. Forbes might be slender in his frame, but his instincts, straight-line speed, and exceptional ball skills are exactly what Jack Del Rio's defense needs to get over the hump and become the league's No. 1 unit.
When the team's website caught up with Forbes' former Grenada High School football coach Ashley Kuhn, it was clear the defensive back displayed these exact same traits from almost the moment he stepped onto the football field.
"You have kids at that age that are better than other kids. And you could tell that about him at that age that he was just a little bit more athletic. It's not like he's guessing. It's like he almost…reads it [the play] at an ability that most people can't. I've never seen him catch a pick -- and I could be wrong -- and run out of bounds. The dude's trying to find the end zone."Ashley Kuhn via Commanders.com
The Commanders are going to give Forbes all he can handle throughout camp against high-caliber opposition such as Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, and Jahan Dotson. If he comes through this tough challenge, he'll start in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals.