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With the Washington Commanders set to begin training camp in two weeks, the talk becomes: will they sign a veteran wide receiver?
Already this week, we've heard ESPN insiders Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler give updates on receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs. Both Schefter and Fowler agreed that Aiyuk may have talked his way out of an opportunity with the Commanders. Of course, Aiyuk remains under contract with the 49ers for now.
As for Diggs, Schefter and Fowler seemed more optimistic about him landing in Washington.
"We talked about Washington and Brandon Aiyuk, and most people thought Aiyuk would go there," Schefter said Tuesday on his podcast. "And it may turn out to be that Brandon Aiyuk's social media posts created an opening for Stefon Diggs, who played at Maryland, to go back to that area, take the spot that Brandon Aiyuk might've had."
Fowler made an appearance on the "Sports Junkies" on Tuesday and named another free-agent receiver who could interest Washington.
"Washington has been on the radar for a receiver; it's been hard to identify which one," Fowler said.
Fowler mentioned Diggs and Aiyuk, then reiterated what he had said earlier this week: the Commanders were looking for a speed guy. He acknowledged there were few of those types available, then mentioned another available veteran that we've discussed a few times: Keenan Allen.
"I've heard Washington implicated to Keenan Allen a little bit over the last few weeks, but it sounds like nothing is going on there."
As Fowler stated, Allen is more of a slot guy. That's not really what Washington needs. The Commanders can play rookie Antonio Williams in the slot, as well as Luke McCaffrey.
You can't argue with Allen's success. The 34-year-old has played 13 NFL seasons, caught 1,055 passes, 70 touchdowns and is a six-time Pro Bowler. Just last season, Allen played in all 17 games, finishing with 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns. But Allen's game is not built on speed; it never has been. Allen is a terrific route runner.
He can still play. But if a slot receiver was what Washington desired, then why not just bring Deebo Samuel back?
General manager Adam Peters doesn't need to rush to make a decision. Diggs could land with a new team before training camp, though. If that happens, Peters could wait until final cuts, and perhaps trade for a receiver. Another option we've mentioned before is Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. He's reportedly available after New England's offseason additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.
While Allen could still help Washington, the fit just doesn't make sense.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: 6-time Pro Bowl wide receiver linked to Commanders
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Already this week, we've heard ESPN insiders Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler give updates on receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs. Both Schefter and Fowler agreed that Aiyuk may have talked his way out of an opportunity with the Commanders. Of course, Aiyuk remains under contract with the 49ers for now.
As for Diggs, Schefter and Fowler seemed more optimistic about him landing in Washington.
"We talked about Washington and Brandon Aiyuk, and most people thought Aiyuk would go there," Schefter said Tuesday on his podcast. "And it may turn out to be that Brandon Aiyuk's social media posts created an opening for Stefon Diggs, who played at Maryland, to go back to that area, take the spot that Brandon Aiyuk might've had."
Fowler made an appearance on the "Sports Junkies" on Tuesday and named another free-agent receiver who could interest Washington.
"Washington has been on the radar for a receiver; it's been hard to identify which one," Fowler said.
Fowler mentioned Diggs and Aiyuk, then reiterated what he had said earlier this week: the Commanders were looking for a speed guy. He acknowledged there were few of those types available, then mentioned another available veteran that we've discussed a few times: Keenan Allen.
"I've heard Washington implicated to Keenan Allen a little bit over the last few weeks, but it sounds like nothing is going on there."
As Fowler stated, Allen is more of a slot guy. That's not really what Washington needs. The Commanders can play rookie Antonio Williams in the slot, as well as Luke McCaffrey.
You can't argue with Allen's success. The 34-year-old has played 13 NFL seasons, caught 1,055 passes, 70 touchdowns and is a six-time Pro Bowler. Just last season, Allen played in all 17 games, finishing with 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns. But Allen's game is not built on speed; it never has been. Allen is a terrific route runner.
He can still play. But if a slot receiver was what Washington desired, then why not just bring Deebo Samuel back?
General manager Adam Peters doesn't need to rush to make a decision. Diggs could land with a new team before training camp, though. If that happens, Peters could wait until final cuts, and perhaps trade for a receiver. Another option we've mentioned before is Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. He's reportedly available after New England's offseason additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.
While Allen could still help Washington, the fit just doesn't make sense.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: 6-time Pro Bowl wide receiver linked to Commanders
Continue reading...
