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"Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men." Seneca
When one gets knocked down, we find the character of the person is revealed much more than when one is living in ease, comfort and success. Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil has to be discouraged to some degree and certainly quite disappointed that he tore his left triceps area last week.
ESPN Commanders' reporter John Keim posted on X on Tuesday some very revealing news about Tunsil. Tunsil has not yet undergone the surgery he needs, and yet he is thinking about his teammates. Instead of sitting around thinking, "Woe is me, I may miss the rest of the season," Tunsil is already thinking of others.
The veteran Tunsil is showing his maturity in that he is thinking of how he can help the other Commanders offensive linemen who were depending on him to again be their leader, their best fellow lineman. Last season, left guard Chris Paul acknowledged how helpful Tunsil had been for him. Then it was also right tackle, rookie Josh Conerly. Conerly said Tunsil took him under his wing, educating and encouraging the rookie during his first NFL season.
This year's training camp saw Tunsil and Conerly walking out to the practice field together each day. Prior to training camp, reports were that Tunsil was working out with Conerly privately, tutoring Conerly in his preparation for the 2026 season.
Now, at a low time for Tunsil, he is refusing to pout, to indulge in feeling sorry for himself. Tunsil is perhaps also thinking about Brandon Coleman, who is now moved back outside to left tackle to replace Tunsil. If this is the case, Coleman could really be encouraged and instructed by Tunsil this season. Coleman also spent part of the offseason working with Tunsil and Conerly.
It's not the way Tunsil was being paid handsomely to lead the 2026 offense. But Tunsil now sees it as the best way he can help this 2026 team, and he is apparently willing to use his time to help these younger linemen however he can.
The Commanders lost their best lineman; yet, perhaps they have gained an even better leader.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Laremy Tunsil showing leadership despite devastating news
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When one gets knocked down, we find the character of the person is revealed much more than when one is living in ease, comfort and success. Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil has to be discouraged to some degree and certainly quite disappointed that he tore his left triceps area last week.
ESPN Commanders' reporter John Keim posted on X on Tuesday some very revealing news about Tunsil. Tunsil has not yet undergone the surgery he needs, and yet he is thinking about his teammates. Instead of sitting around thinking, "Woe is me, I may miss the rest of the season," Tunsil is already thinking of others.
The veteran Tunsil is showing his maturity in that he is thinking of how he can help the other Commanders offensive linemen who were depending on him to again be their leader, their best fellow lineman. Last season, left guard Chris Paul acknowledged how helpful Tunsil had been for him. Then it was also right tackle, rookie Josh Conerly. Conerly said Tunsil took him under his wing, educating and encouraging the rookie during his first NFL season.
This year's training camp saw Tunsil and Conerly walking out to the practice field together each day. Prior to training camp, reports were that Tunsil was working out with Conerly privately, tutoring Conerly in his preparation for the 2026 season.
Now, at a low time for Tunsil, he is refusing to pout, to indulge in feeling sorry for himself. Tunsil is perhaps also thinking about Brandon Coleman, who is now moved back outside to left tackle to replace Tunsil. If this is the case, Coleman could really be encouraged and instructed by Tunsil this season. Coleman also spent part of the offseason working with Tunsil and Conerly.
It's not the way Tunsil was being paid handsomely to lead the 2026 offense. But Tunsil now sees it as the best way he can help this 2026 team, and he is apparently willing to use his time to help these younger linemen however he can.
The Commanders lost their best lineman; yet, perhaps they have gained an even better leader.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Laremy Tunsil showing leadership despite devastating news
Continue reading...
